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Red War (Doubeia)

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Doubeia: i give up

The Red War was an armed conflict in [[Doubeia]] between several anti-unionist factions in Dobraya that started on 6 October, 1853, in the wake of the Red Revolution in Doubeia that had taken place months prior. It was the result of the power vacuum caused by the forced dissolution of the Union.

== Background ==
The most powerful and influential faction in the north was the Dobrayan Tukarist Union (DTU). The DTU not only had a large following in northern Dobraya, but it also received funding and support from Tukarist governments and factions in other countries. At the start of the war, they boasted the largest armed forces in Dobraya in terms of soldier count. However, their leadership was plagued with corruption and threats of splintering.

The DTU's main rivals were the Dobraya Liberation Alliance (DLA), a loosely organised union between several factions who sought to introduce economic and social reforms to modernise and industrialise Dobraya. The DLA were capitalists and believed that the free market was key to unlocking Dobraya's economy. The DLA was backed by multiple Esportivan countries, and despite its shallower manpower, the DLA was given access to weapons more advanced than what the DTU had. There were other factions such as the monarchist Royal Dobraya and the anarchist Society Union, but they held little power and were barely instrumental in the outcome of the war.

While the DTU and DLA both had ambitions to take control of the entirety of Dobraya, during the Red Revolution they worked together to oust the Union. After the Union's dissolution, however, neither party was willing to concede to the other, and thus started to fight for the control of Dobraya. Each saw themselves as the sole legitimate government in Dobraya. During talks to determine the governance of Dobraya, the DLA proposed a democratic, decentralised system where each oblast had considerable autonomy, However, the DTU rejected the proposal. Months of an impasse between the two sides eventually led to talks breaking down between the two.

== 1853–1854: Beginning of war ==

=== Early battles and sieges ===
The Red War officially began on 6 October, 1853, when the DTU launched a siege on Rudagorod City, a DLA stronghold. More than 10,000 DTU forces had sailed from the north and blockaded Rudagorod. The city was relentlessly bombarded, and due to the lack of fortifications, it was swiftly captured in three days. After the Siege of Rudagorod, it was followed by the DTU launching landing operations along the southern Dobrayan coast as an additional 30,000 troops landed in Viksetsk and Arbatovo. The DTU had a significantly stronger navy than the DLA, and it gave the DTU an early advantage in the war. Meanwhile, the DLA had been consolidating their forces in Arbatovo oblast as they prepared for a northwards push. The DLA took control of Arbatovo, Dryevyesinsk, and Viksetsk, but they were met with DTU forces invading from the coast. The Battles of Arbatovo and Parakiev were decisive DLA victories as they were able to prevent the DTU from advancing further inland.

Despite early victories, the DLA were fearful of even larger land invasions from the DTU, and their numerical disadvantage and lack of control over most of southern Dobraya had handicapped them in the war. Therefore, leaders of the DLA requested for international support. Many capitalist governments in [[Esportiva]] would politically and financially support the DLA, and [[Tumbra]] agreed to fight in the Red War to aid the DLA. Tumbra had a far more powerful and technologically advanced military, and the DLA had hoped to leverage their foreign support to push the DTU back. [[Kanzlia]] also offered volunteer pilots as well as military supplies to aid the DLA.

On 14 December, 1853, the DTU started an offensive to capture the oblast of Rudagorod. They were unimpeded as most DLA forces were committed to defending their frontlines in Viksetsk and Arbatovo.

By the end of 1853, the DTU was in control of a vast majority of Dobraya, with the DLA occupying the majority of Arbatovo, Viksetsk and Dryevyesinsk.

=== Tumbran intervention in southern Dobraya ===
Tumbran forces first arrived in DLA-controlled lands in Arbatovo from the south. The first major Tumbran engagement was at the Battle of Arbatovo on January 16, 1854. The battle was a decisive Tumbran victory as the DTU forced in the area were repelled and forced to retreat from Arbatovo. Tumbran and DLA forces launched joint incursions against DTU forces in Viksetsk, and the DLA managed to recapture all of Viksetsk by the end of February. DLA forces had also started to push further inland, gaining control of territory that was only lightly guarded or unoccupied by the DTU.

After a brief lull in fighting, the DLA and Tumbran armies started to prepare for an offensive to recapture Rudagorod Oblast from DTU control. At the same time, the DTU began to commit more troops to the south, believing they could resist any joint invasion. On April 24, the DLA launched Operation Rudagorod, aiming to regain Rudagorod and cementing their presence in the rest of southern Dobraya with the help of their allies. The DLA quickly occupied the rest of Dryevyesinsk, leaving Rudagorod as the only DTU-occupied oblast in southern Dobraya. Meanwhile, DLA planes targeted and bombarded DTU barracks and facilities in Rudagorod Oblast. The air bombardments caused significant casualties amongst DTU forces, but also caused major infrastructural damages across Rudagorod, especially in Rudagorod City.

=== Operation Rudagorod===
Aided by previous victories, DLA forces were high in morale and confident of a successful Operation Rudagorod. The operation started off in the DLA's favour as they managed to capture the southern half of the oblast. However, advances towards Rudagorod City began to be heavily defended as DTU forces relentlessly attempted to push back DLA forces from the city. Furthermore, the DLA's coastal defense was compromised as many of the DLA's troops had been committed to Operation Rudagorod, leading to several land invasions by the DTU in Arbatovo. The DLA and their allies soon found themselves swarmed by DTU forces from the north and west. The bloodiest battles of the war such far occurred then, when the DLA fought to regain control of the entirety of Arbatovo. As most of the DTU's land forces had been deployed to defend Rudagorod, the DLA was able to outwrestle them and force them out of Arbatovo entirely. However, the DTU's air force managed to deal significant damage to the DLA's forces, and many civilians were implicated in the fighting as well.

The Tumbran army continued to push towards Rudagorod City, and the DTU found themselves on the backfoot as their frontline was being pushed back. Meanwhile, DLA planes bombarded Rudagorod City, targetting civilian infrastructure where DTU forces were supposedly hiding in. The city itself was being rapidly depopulated as refugees fled to avoid the war. The DTU had already evicted many residents suspected of being DLA spies or sympathisers while much of the city's infrastructures had been destroyed by the DTU, leaving Rudagorod City with as little as 64% of its pre-war population. Aerial warfare was rife as both sides aimed to dominate the airspace around Rudagorod City. However, the DLA and Tumbran forces held out, and the DTU was forced to retreat even further as much of their installations and aircraft had been damaged.

Soon, the DLA controlled most of Rudagorod Oblast except the oblast city and its surroundings. DLA and Tumbran forces laid siege on Rudagorod City. The DTU's northern front fell early after being overpowered by Tumbran troops, causing them to lose control of the city's northern districts. Fighting was fierce, especially in the city, as the DLA and their allies struggled to retake Rudagorod. However, after two weeks, the DTU were exhausted and formally retreated from Rudagorod City, meaning the DLA had taken control over all of southern Dobraya.

The final leg of the operation entailed the DLA achieving naval superiority in southern Dobrayan waters to prevent DTU naval or land forces from landing in Dobraya or bombarding shore positions. While the DLA managed to hold control of the waterspace in southern Dobraya, it was not decisive as it suffered many losses of its battleships. This left them precarious to any potential naval incursions by the DTU, but none occurred for the rest of 1854.

By July 1854, Dobraya was split into two via the Lyev mountain range: the DTU controlled the north, and the DLA controlled the south.

=== Vixette and The Newlands' involvement in the war ===
Vixette remained neutral throughout the course of the war. With the fall of Twicetagria, it was no longer a Twicetagrien protectorate, but it remained under the sphere of influence of the Union. Despite their neutrality, Vixette offered clandestine aid to the DLA by allowing them to dock and repair their ships on Vixettienne soil. Nevertheless, Vixette would not recognise neither the DTU nor the DLA as the legitimate rulers of Dobraya for the entirety of the war.

In The Newlands, the NFO sided with the DLA as the two were on friendly terms before the war, but the NFO kept in contact with the DTU. The Newlands was largely unaffected by the war and focused on its own development. The NFO established a democratic, capitalist system and focused on opening the country and its economy to the rest of Esportiva. The NFO aided the DLA financially which soured their ties with the DTU. However, the NFO refused to join the war, citing financial and military burdens.

==July–December 1854: DLA advances into northern Dobraya==
===July–September: Conquest of Ruzhkov and lull in fighting===
After Operation Rudagorod, DLA forces immediately charged north to take control of Ruzhkov Oblast. They managed to conquer the southern half of Ruzhkov in three days as the DTU was retreating to the north. Soon, the DLA launched amphibious landings onto the northern coast of Ruzhkov while troops navigated through the Lyevs to the northern half of Ruzhkov. Despite the presence of DTU forces in northern Ruzhkov, it was not fiercely contested as DTU forces were ordered to shift back their frontlines to defend against a DLA invasion of Krasnyezhsk Oblast.

After the DLA's conquest of Ruzhkov, fighting came to a standstill as both the DTU and DLA regrouped to discuss future plans. The DTU decided to shift to a more defensive approach to the war. Aware of Tumbran and Kanzlian support of the DLA, the DTU aimed to defend major population centres, especially those along the Queensland Belt. Although newer recruits would help replenish the DTU's forces, they feared a joint invasion by the DLA and their allies would be difficult to withstand. Following the loss of Rudagorod, morale in the DTU had dipped, but most believed that they could defend northern Dobraya from the DLA.

The DLA and Tumbra was discussing plans to invade northern Dobraya from Krasnyezhsk Oblast, specifically regarding the invasion route. Ultimately, the DLA decided to invade Krasnyezhsk from the sea. Invading through the Lyevs was considered especially considering the DTU's light defense of the areas bordering them, but it was later deemed too risky due to the rough terrain and harsh weather. The DTU had also stationed many troops along the Krasnyezhsk-Ruzhkov border which the DLA feared outnumbered their forces. The DLA decided to delay their invasion, instead choosing to improve their coastal defenses and repair their damaged battleships as they considered a strong navy to be imperative to winning the war.

As for the DTU, a rapid recruitment and conscription campaign took place across DTU-controlled oblasts. As many as 200,000 recruits joined their ranks. Although many were willing volunteers, a substantial number were forced into serving by DTU forces. Many claimed that the DTU threatened to jail their families if they did not conscript, while others had been forcifully taken to army barracks. Giorgi Papodov, the leader of the DTU, was reportedly paranoid about Tumbran involvement in the war and personally called for the conscription campaign. Furthermore, the DTU started several news and advertisement campaigns to reinvigorate the morale of civilians.

===September–December: Operation Candle===
By September 1854, most of the DLA's damaged battleships had been repaired and reentered service. At the same time, the DLA and Tumbra finalised plans for Operation Candle, an operation to invade and capture Krasnyezhsk from the DTU. Control of Krasnyezhsk was seen as vital for the DLA's war efforts as well as its development potential post-war.

The first stage of Operation Candle took place when DLA planes bombed DTU positions and infrastructure along the coast in Krasnyezhsk. At the same time, the DTU had anticipated a coastal invasion, and was in the process of preparing coastal defenses and troops when the first planes bombed the coast. Before the first DLA troops landed in Krasnyezhsk on 12 October, airborne troops had landed in Krasnyezhsk to seize key transport nodes and to deter any DTU forces. A day later, Tumbran troops landed fourteen kilometres north of the DLA. Inclement weather had postponed the invasion by a few hours, and the rainy weather made conditions more treacherous for the Tumbrans as many struggled through the flooded marshlands.

Nevertheless, the invasion was successful as the DLA managed to force a DTU retreat. By 15 October, the DLA had secured much of the coast in Krasnyezhsk Oblast. While Tumbran forces largely remained near the coast to secure it, DLA forces surged inland towards the southwestern corner of the oblast. Fighting was fierce between the DLA and DTU as both wanted to take control of Krasnyezhsk. In addition to land invasions, the navies of the two factions battled each other in the Sea of Dobraya, with the DLA managing to take control of a portion of the Sea of Dobraya nearest to Krasnyezhsk.

The DLA focused on strategically bombing DTU inventories as well as targetting DTU-linked infrastructure in major population centres. Unlike Rudagorod where much of its population leant towards the DLA, most in Krasnyezhsk Oblast supported the DTU. This led to wide-scale bombings of major population centres and transportation nodes in the oblast to demoralise the DTU and those living in Krasnyezhsk. The DTU responded by shooting down many of the DLA's planes, as well as bombing certain DLA-held cities such as Rudagorod. However, the DLA's aerial superiority meant that the DTU inflicted little damage.

After DLA forces secured the southern regions of Krasnyezhsk, they, along with the Tumbran army, continued to march towards the oblast city of Krasnyezhsk with the hopes of encircling, sieging and capturing it. This stage of Operation Candle saw the largest number of casualties for both sides thus far in the war. About 26,000 DTU forces perished trying to defend Krasnyezhsk; 13,000 DLA forces and 8,000 Tumbran forces died as well. Fighting was rife in Krasnyezhsk as both the DLA and the DTU wanted to take control of it: the DLA saw it as a steppingstone to liberating the entirety of Dobraya, and the DTU did not want to lose its biggest producer of food and raw materials. It was also a matter of pride for the two factions.

At first, the DTU was able to somewhat repel the DLA by pushing them out of southeastern Krasnyezhsk. Recognising the grave importance of defending Krasnyezhsk, the DTU called for more of its troops who were defending the north to aid in pushing the DLA out of Krasnyezhsk. More amphibious landings along the coast brought more troops and aid to the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk. At the operation's peak, Krasnyezhsk held as many as 82,900 DTU troops, 64,000 DLA troops and 28,000 Tumbran troops.

However, the arrival of the DTU troops did little to help withstand the DLA's advances, and after 3 weeks of brutal fighting most of Krasnyezhsk, bar a corridor from northern Krasnyezhsk to the oblast city, had been overtaken by the DLA. The DLA and Tumbra prepared for the final stage of Operation Candle, the Siege of Krasnyezhsk. The DLA and Tumbran forces sieged Krasnyezhsk City, blocking any aid and supplies to the city whilst driving back DTU forces. The siege was accompanied by numerous bombings of the city to drive its civilians and DTU troops stationed inside to surrender. The DTU attempted to win back control of the areas surrounding Krasnyezhsk City, but after numerous losses which included land troops, vehicles and several aircraft, they backed out.

As December approached, the winter became harsher for both the attacking troops and besieged civilians. The cold weather coupled with food and supply shortages in the city led to widespread starvation. Although the DLA and Tumbra planned on besieging the city throughout the winter, the winter of 1854 proved to be exceptionally harsh, so talks about storming the city were discussed. However, before any plans were formalised, the city's officials and all DTU troops in Krasnyezhsk City surrendered to DLA and Tumbran forces on 13 December. After occupying the city, DLA and Tumbran forces conquered the remaining territories in Krasnyezhsk Oblast, and they faced little resistance as the DTU had retreated. This marked the successful completion of Operation Candle and would be the DLA's most significant victory in the Red War.

==1855: DTU pushback and DLA resurgence==
After securing Krasnyezhsk, the DLA and Tumbran troops marched northwards towards Roga and Angelsk oblasts. However, they were met with fierce resistance from the DTU as they marched on towards their aim of total victory. The winter of 1855 saw many battles between both factions, but little territorial gain by either side. The DLA and Tumbra were able to conquer some pieces of land in Roga, Angelsk and Lyevly oblasts, but they were hotly contested by the DTU who were pushing for an offensive to reclaim Krasnyezhsk. Frustrated by the lack of progress, DLA and Tumbran troops saw a fall in morale, while the DTU were hopeful of a comeback.

For much of spring 1855, the DLA focused on establishing its military presence in Krasnyezhsk Oblast whilst preventing the DTU from advancing into the oblast. Air battles were commonly fought too as the DTU attempted to wrestle control of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk and surrounding lands from the DLA who had aerial superiority. Meanwhile, naval battles off the coast of Krasnyezhsk continued as both factions struggled to maintain control of the waters off the coast of the oblast. The DTU managed to win the Battle of Krussov, a decisive victory that would force DLA ships to retreat and grant the DTU control over the waters around Krasnyezhsk.

The DTU's victory in the Battle of Krussov would block off an important access route and supply line for the DLA and their allies who had been transporting troops and equipment between the south and Krasnyezhsk via boat. This left the treacherous Lyevs as the only land route available. Concerned that the DTU were planning on an invasion of the south, the DLA planned to strengthen their lines in southern Dobraya, and some troops were transported back to Rudagorod and Viksetsk Oblasts. Owing to the DLA's aerial superiority, they could afford to transport their troops via air, although most travelled through the Lyevs.

Popular sentiment towards the war in both DTU- and DLA-controlled territories started to sour. Many in DTU-controlled territories were discouraged by the DTU's losses and some called for an end to prevent further destruction and civilian death as they feared the devastation of the Northern Belt cities by the DLA. As for DLA-controlled territories, many were opposed to the war in the first place, seeing it as a waste of finances and needless loss of human lives. Many had family living in opposite sides of the Lyevs.

===Second Southern Offensive and DLA response (Summer 1855)===
The DTU had planned on partially isolating the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk, severing naval connections and forcing them through the Lyevs. After the Battle of Krussov, the DTU would move into southern Dobrayan waters. As a preemptive measure, the DTU bombarded coastal defences and settlements, including Rudagorod City. However, the DLA would be quick to retaliate by bombing some of their warships to chase them back. Nevertheless, the DTU's navy still stood stronger than the DLA's.

On May 15, DTU amphibious forces landed along the coast of Krasnyezhsk in an attempt to retake control of the oblast. Most forces stationed along the coast were Tumbran, and they could not defend the entire coastline from the DTU as the latter managed to take control of the northern section of the coast. Realising the potential of a counterattack by the DTU, the DLA looked to relocate troops from the south to defend the Krasnyezhsk coast. However, some DLA figureheards such as General David Grushchyov and General Lyeonard Abalkin objected as they thought the DTU was pulling off a decoy to launch attacks on a more lightly guarded south. Nevertheless, several DLA troops would be transported to the north to reinforce coastal and frontline defenses.

After this development, the DTU decided to invade Rudagorod Oblast on May 26 by encircling Rudagorod City. Furthermore, the DTU had acquired anti-aircraft weaponry and modern artillery from donors which they hoped would improve their offensive capabilities. Although the DLA had been anticipating a DTU invasion of Rudagorod, the scale of the offense was unprecedented. With the help of foreign Tukarist mercenaries, the DTU managed to nullify any aerial attacks by the DLA to deter the invasion. Fierce warfare ensued around Rudagorod City as the DLA failed to defend Rudagorod City from the DTU.

(just imagine tactical blunders and mishaps on the DLA's end occurred)

After a successful siege of the city, the DTU swiftly moved to occupy most of Rudagorod Oblast. The Tumbrans sent more of their troops to help hold back the DTU and prevent them from invading Dryevyesinsk and Viksetsk Oblasts.

Across June 1855, the situation in both Rudagorod and Krasnyezhsk Oblasts remained fairly unchanged. The DTU would attempt more landings across Viksetsk Oblast, but they were successfully fended off by the DLA. A reorganisation of DLA troops in both the north and the south took place as the DLA leadership changed their stance on the war. Instead of total victory, the DLA intended to hold the Krasnyezhsk line for as long as possible through a war of attrition. They also sought to retake Rudagorod Oblast from DTU control. Meanwhile, the DTU had hoped that the successful capture of Rudagorod demoralised the DLA. Additionally, they hoped to wear off the DLA's frontline in Krasnyezhsk and retake it from the DLA.

===DLA recapture of Rudagorod and stalemate (August–December 1855)===
With the arrival of DLA and Tumbran reinforcements, DLA and allied forces started to take Rudagorod Oblast back from the DTU. The numerical and technological disadvantage faced by the DTU forced them on the backfoot as they lost many troops defending the DLA's attack.

They basically got fucked and were forced to retreat before more damage could be done.

The situation rerounded back to the start.

==1856: Armistice and signing of peace treaty==
Nothing ever happened the next few months into the first quarter of 1856 bc the DLA were deliberating on whether they should just end the war considering they have the front foot. Some people in the DLA and Tumbra still want total victory or to at least devastate the DTU so they end up joining the DLA during peacetime or something. Discussions take place to figure out whether shelling the Northern Belt cities is worth it. Some say only target important locations important to the DLA, but some don't give a fuck just destroy these bums until they're too weak to stand on their own.

Meanwhile the DTU has been thinking about just signing a treaty and calling it a day because their people aren't happy, the war screws their economy and population, and there isn't much to gain from fighting anymore. The idea of retaliating against the DLA occurs in their minds a few times but really it's a 2v1 situation and they don't really stand a chance. The DLA could even take over the entire country with Tumbran help and the DTU would have to fight hard.

The DLA still wants a union of Dobraya (under the rule of them obviously) in the future even after peace, and they're kinda cunts so they decided let's try to destroy any important things there are in the northern belt so that they find it even harder to recover (they being the DTU). So yes the Northern Belt cities get bombed, people die, even some DTU figureheads die, and they figure out if they don't peace out they're gonna get bombed even more. Some of the more important institutions were implicated in the bombings and they really can't lose any more schools, banks, industries and that kinda stuff.

===Peace treaty===
they signed a peace treaty splitting the country into two.

Red War (Doubeia)

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Doubeia: /* 1855: DTU pushback */

Red War (Doubeia)

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Doubeia: /* DLA advances into northern Dobraya (July-December 1854) */

The Red War was an armed conflict in [[Doubeia]] between several anti-unionist factions in Dobraya that started on 6 October, 1853, in the wake of the Red Revolution in Doubeia that had taken place months prior. It was the result of the power vacuum caused by the forced dissolution of the Union.

== Background ==
The most powerful and influential faction in the north was the Dobrayan Tukarist Union (DTU). The DTU not only had a large following in northern Dobraya, but it also received funding and support from Tukarist governments and factions in other countries. At the start of the war, they boasted the largest armed forces in Dobraya in terms of soldier count. However, their leadership was plagued with corruption and threats of splintering.

The DTU's main rivals were the Dobraya Liberation Alliance (DLA), a loosely organised union between several factions who sought to introduce economic and social reforms to modernise and industrialise Dobraya. The DLA were capitalists and believed that the free market was key to unlocking Dobraya's economy. The DLA was backed by multiple Esportivan countries, and despite its shallower manpower, the DLA was given access to weapons more advanced than what the DTU had. There were other factions such as the monarchist Royal Dobraya and the anarchist Society Union, but they held little power and were barely instrumental in the outcome of the war.

While the DTU and DLA both had ambitions to take control of the entirety of Dobraya, during the Red Revolution they worked together to oust the Union. After the Union's dissolution, however, neither party was willing to concede to the other, and thus started to fight for the control of Dobraya. Each saw themselves as the sole legitimate government in Dobraya. During talks to determine the governance of Dobraya, the DLA proposed a democratic, decentralised system where each oblast had considerable autonomy, However, the DTU rejected the proposal. Months of an impasse between the two sides eventually led to talks breaking down between the two.

== 1853–1854: Beginning of war ==

=== Early battles and sieges ===
The Red War officially began on 6 October, 1853, when the DTU launched a siege on Rudagorod City, a DLA stronghold. More than 10,000 DTU forces had sailed from the north and blockaded Rudagorod. The city was relentlessly bombarded, and due to the lack of fortifications, it was swiftly captured in three days. After the Siege of Rudagorod, it was followed by the DTU launching landing operations along the southern Dobrayan coast as an additional 30,000 troops landed in Viksetsk and Arbatovo. The DTU had a significantly stronger navy than the DLA, and it gave the DTU an early advantage in the war. Meanwhile, the DLA had been consolidating their forces in Arbatovo oblast as they prepared for a northwards push. The DLA took control of Arbatovo, Dryevyesinsk, and Viksetsk, but they were met with DTU forces invading from the coast. The Battles of Arbatovo and Parakiev were decisive DLA victories as they were able to prevent the DTU from advancing further inland.

Despite early victories, the DLA were fearful of even larger land invasions from the DTU, and their numerical disadvantage and lack of control over most of southern Dobraya had handicapped them in the war. Therefore, leaders of the DLA requested for international support. Many capitalist governments in [[Esportiva]] would politically and financially support the DLA, and [[Tumbra]] agreed to fight in the Red War to aid the DLA. Tumbra had a far more powerful and technologically advanced military, and the DLA had hoped to leverage their foreign support to push the DTU back. [[Kanzlia]] also offered volunteer pilots as well as military supplies to aid the DLA.

On 14 December, 1853, the DTU started an offensive to capture the oblast of Rudagorod. They were unimpeded as most DLA forces were committed to defending their frontlines in Viksetsk and Arbatovo.

By the end of 1853, the DTU was in control of a vast majority of Dobraya, with the DLA occupying the majority of Arbatovo, Viksetsk and Dryevyesinsk.

=== Tumbran intervention in southern Dobraya ===
Tumbran forces first arrived in DLA-controlled lands in Arbatovo from the south. The first major Tumbran engagement was at the Battle of Arbatovo on January 16, 1854. The battle was a decisive Tumbran victory as the DTU forced in the area were repelled and forced to retreat from Arbatovo. Tumbran and DLA forces launched joint incursions against DTU forces in Viksetsk, and the DLA managed to recapture all of Viksetsk by the end of February. DLA forces had also started to push further inland, gaining control of territory that was only lightly guarded or unoccupied by the DTU.

After a brief lull in fighting, the DLA and Tumbran armies started to prepare for an offensive to recapture Rudagorod Oblast from DTU control. At the same time, the DTU began to commit more troops to the south, believing they could resist any joint invasion. On April 24, the DLA launched Operation Rudagorod, aiming to regain Rudagorod and cementing their presence in the rest of southern Dobraya with the help of their allies. The DLA quickly occupied the rest of Dryevyesinsk, leaving Rudagorod as the only DTU-occupied oblast in southern Dobraya. Meanwhile, DLA planes targeted and bombarded DTU barracks and facilities in Rudagorod Oblast. The air bombardments caused significant casualties amongst DTU forces, but also caused major infrastructural damages across Rudagorod, especially in Rudagorod City.

=== Operation Rudagorod===
Aided by previous victories, DLA forces were high in morale and confident of a successful Operation Rudagorod. The operation started off in the DLA's favour as they managed to capture the southern half of the oblast. However, advances towards Rudagorod City began to be heavily defended as DTU forces relentlessly attempted to push back DLA forces from the city. Furthermore, the DLA's coastal defense was compromised as many of the DLA's troops had been committed to Operation Rudagorod, leading to several land invasions by the DTU in Arbatovo. The DLA and their allies soon found themselves swarmed by DTU forces from the north and west. The bloodiest battles of the war such far occurred then, when the DLA fought to regain control of the entirety of Arbatovo. As most of the DTU's land forces had been deployed to defend Rudagorod, the DLA was able to outwrestle them and force them out of Arbatovo entirely. However, the DTU's air force managed to deal significant damage to the DLA's forces, and many civilians were implicated in the fighting as well.

The Tumbran army continued to push towards Rudagorod City, and the DTU found themselves on the backfoot as their frontline was being pushed back. Meanwhile, DLA planes bombarded Rudagorod City, targetting civilian infrastructure where DTU forces were supposedly hiding in. The city itself was being rapidly depopulated as refugees fled to avoid the war. The DTU had already evicted many residents suspected of being DLA spies or sympathisers while much of the city's infrastructures had been destroyed by the DTU, leaving Rudagorod City with as little as 64% of its pre-war population. Aerial warfare was rife as both sides aimed to dominate the airspace around Rudagorod City. However, the DLA and Tumbran forces held out, and the DTU was forced to retreat even further as much of their installations and aircraft had been damaged.

Soon, the DLA controlled most of Rudagorod Oblast except the oblast city and its surroundings. DLA and Tumbran forces laid siege on Rudagorod City. The DTU's northern front fell early after being overpowered by Tumbran troops, causing them to lose control of the city's northern districts. Fighting was fierce, especially in the city, as the DLA and their allies struggled to retake Rudagorod. However, after two weeks, the DTU were exhausted and formally retreated from Rudagorod City, meaning the DLA had taken control over all of southern Dobraya.

The final leg of the operation entailed the DLA achieving naval superiority in southern Dobrayan waters to prevent DTU naval or land forces from landing in Dobraya or bombarding shore positions. While the DLA managed to hold control of the waterspace in southern Dobraya, it was not decisive as it suffered many losses of its battleships. This left them precarious to any potential naval incursions by the DTU, but none occurred for the rest of 1854.

By July 1854, Dobraya was split into two via the Lyev mountain range: the DTU controlled the north, and the DLA controlled the south.

=== Vixette and The Newlands' involvement in the war ===
Vixette remained neutral throughout the course of the war. With the fall of Twicetagria, it was no longer a Twicetagrien protectorate, but it remained under the sphere of influence of the Union. Despite their neutrality, Vixette offered clandestine aid to the DLA by allowing them to dock and repair their ships on Vixettienne soil. Nevertheless, Vixette would not recognise neither the DTU nor the DLA as the legitimate rulers of Dobraya for the entirety of the war.

In The Newlands, the NFO sided with the DLA as the two were on friendly terms before the war, but the NFO kept in contact with the DTU. The Newlands was largely unaffected by the war and focused on its own development. The NFO established a democratic, capitalist system and focused on opening the country and its economy to the rest of Esportiva. The NFO aided the DLA financially which soured their ties with the DTU. However, the NFO refused to join the war, citing financial and military burdens.

==July–December 1854: DLA advances into northern Dobraya==
===July–September: Conquest of Ruzhkov and lull in fighting===
After Operation Rudagorod, DLA forces immediately charged north to take control of Ruzhkov Oblast. They managed to conquer the southern half of Ruzhkov in three days as the DTU was retreating to the north. Soon, the DLA launched amphibious landings onto the northern coast of Ruzhkov while troops navigated through the Lyevs to the northern half of Ruzhkov. Despite the presence of DTU forces in northern Ruzhkov, it was not fiercely contested as DTU forces were ordered to shift back their frontlines to defend against a DLA invasion of Krasnyezhsk Oblast.

After the DLA's conquest of Ruzhkov, fighting came to a standstill as both the DTU and DLA regrouped to discuss future plans. The DTU decided to shift to a more defensive approach to the war. Aware of Tumbran and Kanzlian support of the DLA, the DTU aimed to defend major population centres, especially those along the Queensland Belt. Although newer recruits would help replenish the DTU's forces, they feared a joint invasion by the DLA and their allies would be difficult to withstand. Following the loss of Rudagorod, morale in the DTU had dipped, but most believed that they could defend northern Dobraya from the DLA.

The DLA and Tumbra was discussing plans to invade northern Dobraya from Krasnyezhsk Oblast, specifically regarding the invasion route. Ultimately, the DLA decided to invade Krasnyezhsk from the sea. Invading through the Lyevs was considered especially considering the DTU's light defense of the areas bordering them, but it was later deemed too risky due to the rough terrain and harsh weather. The DTU had also stationed many troops along the Krasnyezhsk-Ruzhkov border which the DLA feared outnumbered their forces. The DLA decided to delay their invasion, instead choosing to improve their coastal defenses and repair their damaged battleships as they considered a strong navy to be imperative to winning the war.

As for the DTU, a rapid recruitment and conscription campaign took place across DTU-controlled oblasts. As many as 200,000 recruits joined their ranks. Although many were willing volunteers, a substantial number were forced into serving by DTU forces. Many claimed that the DTU threatened to jail their families if they did not conscript, while others had been forcifully taken to army barracks. Giorgi Papodov, the leader of the DTU, was reportedly paranoid about Tumbran involvement in the war and personally called for the conscription campaign. Furthermore, the DTU started several news and advertisement campaigns to reinvigorate the morale of civilians.

===September–December: Operation Candle===
By September 1854, most of the DLA's damaged battleships had been repaired and reentered service. At the same time, the DLA and Tumbra finalised plans for Operation Candle, an operation to invade and capture Krasnyezhsk from the DTU. Control of Krasnyezhsk was seen as vital for the DLA's war efforts as well as its development potential post-war.

The first stage of Operation Candle took place when DLA planes bombed DTU positions and infrastructure along the coast in Krasnyezhsk. At the same time, the DTU had anticipated a coastal invasion, and was in the process of preparing coastal defenses and troops when the first planes bombed the coast. Before the first DLA troops landed in Krasnyezhsk on 12 October, airborne troops had landed in Krasnyezhsk to seize key transport nodes and to deter any DTU forces. A day later, Tumbran troops landed fourteen kilometres north of the DLA. Inclement weather had postponed the invasion by a few hours, and the rainy weather made conditions more treacherous for the Tumbrans as many struggled through the flooded marshlands.

Nevertheless, the invasion was successful as the DLA managed to force a DTU retreat. By 15 October, the DLA had secured much of the coast in Krasnyezhsk Oblast. While Tumbran forces largely remained near the coast to secure it, DLA forces surged inland towards the southwestern corner of the oblast. Fighting was fierce between the DLA and DTU as both wanted to take control of Krasnyezhsk. In addition to land invasions, the navies of the two factions battled each other in the Sea of Dobraya, with the DLA managing to take control of a portion of the Sea of Dobraya nearest to Krasnyezhsk.

The DLA focused on strategically bombing DTU inventories as well as targetting DTU-linked infrastructure in major population centres. Unlike Rudagorod where much of its population leant towards the DLA, most in Krasnyezhsk Oblast supported the DTU. This led to wide-scale bombings of major population centres and transportation nodes in the oblast to demoralise the DTU and those living in Krasnyezhsk. The DTU responded by shooting down many of the DLA's planes, as well as bombing certain DLA-held cities such as Rudagorod. However, the DLA's aerial superiority meant that the DTU inflicted little damage.

After DLA forces secured the southern regions of Krasnyezhsk, they, along with the Tumbran army, continued to march towards the oblast city of Krasnyezhsk with the hopes of encircling, sieging and capturing it. This stage of Operation Candle saw the largest number of casualties for both sides thus far in the war. About 26,000 DTU forces perished trying to defend Krasnyezhsk; 13,000 DLA forces and 8,000 Tumbran forces died as well. Fighting was rife in Krasnyezhsk as both the DLA and the DTU wanted to take control of it: the DLA saw it as a steppingstone to liberating the entirety of Dobraya, and the DTU did not want to lose its biggest producer of food and raw materials. It was also a matter of pride for the two factions.

At first, the DTU was able to somewhat repel the DLA by pushing them out of southeastern Krasnyezhsk. Recognising the grave importance of defending Krasnyezhsk, the DTU called for more of its troops who were defending the north to aid in pushing the DLA out of Krasnyezhsk. More amphibious landings along the coast brought more troops and aid to the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk. At the operation's peak, Krasnyezhsk held as many as 82,900 DTU troops, 64,000 DLA troops and 28,000 Tumbran troops.

However, the arrival of the DTU troops did little to help withstand the DLA's advances, and after 3 weeks of brutal fighting most of Krasnyezhsk, bar a corridor from northern Krasnyezhsk to the oblast city, had been overtaken by the DLA. The DLA and Tumbra prepared for the final stage of Operation Candle, the Siege of Krasnyezhsk. The DLA and Tumbran forces sieged Krasnyezhsk City, blocking any aid and supplies to the city whilst driving back DTU forces. The siege was accompanied by numerous bombings of the city to drive its civilians and DTU troops stationed inside to surrender. The DTU attempted to win back control of the areas surrounding Krasnyezhsk City, but after numerous losses which included land troops, vehicles and several aircraft, they backed out.

As December approached, the winter became harsher for both the attacking troops and besieged civilians. The cold weather coupled with food and supply shortages in the city led to widespread starvation. Although the DLA and Tumbra planned on besieging the city throughout the winter, the winter of 1854 proved to be exceptionally harsh, so talks about storming the city were discussed. However, before any plans were formalised, the city's officials and all DTU troops in Krasnyezhsk City surrendered to DLA and Tumbran forces on 13 December. After occupying the city, DLA and Tumbran forces conquered the remaining territories in Krasnyezhsk Oblast, and they faced little resistance as the DTU had retreated. This marked the successful completion of Operation Candle and would be the DLA's most significant victory in the Red War.

==1855: DTU pushback==
After securing Krasnyezhsk, the DLA and Tumbran troops marched northwards towards Roga and Angelsk oblasts. However, they were met with fierce resistance from the DTU as they marched on towards their aim of total victory. The winter of 1855 saw many battles between both factions, but little territorial gain by either side. The DLA and Tumbra were able to conquer some pieces of land in Roga, Angelsk and Lyevly oblasts, but they were hotly contested by the DTU who were pushing for an offensive to reclaim Krasnyezhsk. Frustrated by the lack of progress, DLA and Tumbran troops saw a fall in morale, while the DTU were hopeful of a comeback.

For much of spring 1855, the DLA focused on establishing its military presence in Krasnyezhsk Oblast whilst preventing the DTU from advancing into the oblast. Air battles were commonly fought too as the DLA attempted to wrestle control of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk and surrounding lands. The DLA was aided by the Tumbrans and had a more superior airforce to the DTU and thus was able to take over all of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk. Meanwhile, naval battles off the coast of Krasnyezhsk continued as both factions struggled to maintain control of the waters off the coast of the oblast. The DTU managed to win the Battle of Krussov, a decisive victory that would force DLA ships to retreat and grant the DTU control over the waters around Krasnyezhsk.

The DTU's victory in the Battle of Krussov would block off an important access route and supply line for the DLA and their allies who had been transporting troops and equipment between the south and Krasnyezhsk via boat. This left the treacherous Lyevs as the only land route available. Concerned that the DTU were planning on an invasion of the south, the DLA planned to strengthen their lines in southern Dobraya, and some troops were transported back to Rudagorod and Viksetsk Oblasts. Owing to the DLA's aerial superiority, they could afford to transport their troops via air, although most travelled through the Lyevs.

Popular sentiment towards the war in both DTU- and DLA-controlled territories started to sour. Many in DTU-controlled territories were discouraged by the DTU's losses and some called for an end to prevent further destruction and civilian death as they feared the devastation of the Northern Belt cities by the DLA. As for DLA-controlled territories, many were opposed to the war in the first place, seeing it as a waste of finances and needless loss of human lives. Many had family living in opposite sides of the Lyevs.

===Second South Offensive (Summer 1855)===
The DTU had planned on partially isolating the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk, severing naval connections and forcing them through the Lyevs. After the Battle of Krussov, the DTU would move into southern Dobrayan waters. As a preemptive measure, the DTU bombarded coastal defences and settlements, including Rudagorod City. However, the DLA would be quick to retaliate by bombing some of their warships to chase them back. Nevertheless, the DTU's navy still stood stronger than the DLA's.

On May 15, DLA forces started to fight DLA forces along the coast of Krasnyezhsk.

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Red War (Doubeia)

2026-01-03T17:11:06Z

Doubeia: /* Beginning of war (1853-1854) */

The Red War was an armed conflict in [[Doubeia]] between several anti-unionist factions in Dobraya that started on 6 October, 1853, in the wake of the Red Revolution in Doubeia that had taken place months prior. It was the result of the power vacuum caused by the forced dissolution of the Union.

== Background ==
The most powerful and influential faction in the north was the Dobrayan Tukarist Union (DTU). The DTU not only had a large following in northern Dobraya, but it also received funding and support from Tukarist governments and factions in other countries. At the start of the war, they boasted the largest armed forces in Dobraya in terms of soldier count. However, their leadership was plagued with corruption and threats of splintering.

The DTU's main rivals were the Dobraya Liberation Alliance (DLA), a loosely organised union between several factions who sought to introduce economic and social reforms to modernise and industrialise Dobraya. The DLA were capitalists and believed that the free market was key to unlocking Dobraya's economy. The DLA was backed by multiple Esportivan countries, and despite its shallower manpower, the DLA was given access to weapons more advanced than what the DTU had. There were other factions such as the monarchist Royal Dobraya and the anarchist Society Union, but they held little power and were barely instrumental in the outcome of the war.

While the DTU and DLA both had ambitions to take control of the entirety of Dobraya, during the Red Revolution they worked together to oust the Union. After the Union's dissolution, however, neither party was willing to concede to the other, and thus started to fight for the control of Dobraya. Each saw themselves as the sole legitimate government in Dobraya. During talks to determine the governance of Dobraya, the DLA proposed a democratic, decentralised system where each oblast had considerable autonomy, However, the DTU rejected the proposal. Months of an impasse between the two sides eventually led to talks breaking down between the two.

== 1853–1854: Beginning of war ==

=== Early battles and sieges ===
The Red War officially began on 6 October, 1853, when the DTU launched a siege on Rudagorod City, a DLA stronghold. More than 10,000 DTU forces had sailed from the north and blockaded Rudagorod. The city was relentlessly bombarded, and due to the lack of fortifications, it was swiftly captured in three days. After the Siege of Rudagorod, it was followed by the DTU launching landing operations along the southern Dobrayan coast as an additional 30,000 troops landed in Viksetsk and Arbatovo. The DTU had a significantly stronger navy than the DLA, and it gave the DTU an early advantage in the war. Meanwhile, the DLA had been consolidating their forces in Arbatovo oblast as they prepared for a northwards push. The DLA took control of Arbatovo, Dryevyesinsk, and Viksetsk, but they were met with DTU forces invading from the coast. The Battles of Arbatovo and Parakiev were decisive DLA victories as they were able to prevent the DTU from advancing further inland.

Despite early victories, the DLA were fearful of even larger land invasions from the DTU, and their numerical disadvantage and lack of control over most of southern Dobraya had handicapped them in the war. Therefore, leaders of the DLA requested for international support. Many capitalist governments in [[Esportiva]] would politically and financially support the DLA, and [[Tumbra]] agreed to fight in the Red War to aid the DLA. Tumbra had a far more powerful and technologically advanced military, and the DLA had hoped to leverage their foreign support to push the DTU back. [[Kanzlia]] also offered volunteer pilots as well as military supplies to aid the DLA.

On 14 December, 1853, the DTU started an offensive to capture the oblast of Rudagorod. They were unimpeded as most DLA forces were committed to defending their frontlines in Viksetsk and Arbatovo.

By the end of 1853, the DTU was in control of a vast majority of Dobraya, with the DLA occupying the majority of Arbatovo, Viksetsk and Dryevyesinsk.

=== Tumbran intervention in southern Dobraya ===
Tumbran forces first arrived in DLA-controlled lands in Arbatovo from the south. The first major Tumbran engagement was at the Battle of Arbatovo on January 16, 1854. The battle was a decisive Tumbran victory as the DTU forced in the area were repelled and forced to retreat from Arbatovo. Tumbran and DLA forces launched joint incursions against DTU forces in Viksetsk, and the DLA managed to recapture all of Viksetsk by the end of February. DLA forces had also started to push further inland, gaining control of territory that was only lightly guarded or unoccupied by the DTU.

After a brief lull in fighting, the DLA and Tumbran armies started to prepare for an offensive to recapture Rudagorod Oblast from DTU control. At the same time, the DTU began to commit more troops to the south, believing they could resist any joint invasion. On April 24, the DLA launched Operation Rudagorod, aiming to regain Rudagorod and cementing their presence in the rest of southern Dobraya with the help of their allies. The DLA quickly occupied the rest of Dryevyesinsk, leaving Rudagorod as the only DTU-occupied oblast in southern Dobraya. Meanwhile, DLA planes targeted and bombarded DTU barracks and facilities in Rudagorod Oblast. The air bombardments caused significant casualties amongst DTU forces, but also caused major infrastructural damages across Rudagorod, especially in Rudagorod City.

=== Operation Rudagorod===
Aided by previous victories, DLA forces were high in morale and confident of a successful Operation Rudagorod. The operation started off in the DLA's favour as they managed to capture the southern half of the oblast. However, advances towards Rudagorod City began to be heavily defended as DTU forces relentlessly attempted to push back DLA forces from the city. Furthermore, the DLA's coastal defense was compromised as many of the DLA's troops had been committed to Operation Rudagorod, leading to several land invasions by the DTU in Arbatovo. The DLA and their allies soon found themselves swarmed by DTU forces from the north and west. The bloodiest battles of the war such far occurred then, when the DLA fought to regain control of the entirety of Arbatovo. As most of the DTU's land forces had been deployed to defend Rudagorod, the DLA was able to outwrestle them and force them out of Arbatovo entirely. However, the DTU's air force managed to deal significant damage to the DLA's forces, and many civilians were implicated in the fighting as well.

The Tumbran army continued to push towards Rudagorod City, and the DTU found themselves on the backfoot as their frontline was being pushed back. Meanwhile, DLA planes bombarded Rudagorod City, targetting civilian infrastructure where DTU forces were supposedly hiding in. The city itself was being rapidly depopulated as refugees fled to avoid the war. The DTU had already evicted many residents suspected of being DLA spies or sympathisers while much of the city's infrastructures had been destroyed by the DTU, leaving Rudagorod City with as little as 64% of its pre-war population. Aerial warfare was rife as both sides aimed to dominate the airspace around Rudagorod City. However, the DLA and Tumbran forces held out, and the DTU was forced to retreat even further as much of their installations and aircraft had been damaged.

Soon, the DLA controlled most of Rudagorod Oblast except the oblast city and its surroundings. DLA and Tumbran forces laid siege on Rudagorod City. The DTU's northern front fell early after being overpowered by Tumbran troops, causing them to lose control of the city's northern districts. Fighting was fierce, especially in the city, as the DLA and their allies struggled to retake Rudagorod. However, after two weeks, the DTU were exhausted and formally retreated from Rudagorod City, meaning the DLA had taken control over all of southern Dobraya.

The final leg of the operation entailed the DLA achieving naval superiority in southern Dobrayan waters to prevent DTU naval or land forces from landing in Dobraya or bombarding shore positions. While the DLA managed to hold control of the waterspace in southern Dobraya, it was not decisive as it suffered many losses of its battleships. This left them precarious to any potential naval incursions by the DTU, but none occurred for the rest of 1854.

By July 1854, Dobraya was split into two via the Lyev mountain range: the DTU controlled the north, and the DLA controlled the south.

=== Vixette and The Newlands' involvement in the war ===
Vixette remained neutral throughout the course of the war. With the fall of Twicetagria, it was no longer a Twicetagrien protectorate, but it remained under the sphere of influence of the Union. Despite their neutrality, Vixette offered clandestine aid to the DLA by allowing them to dock and repair their ships on Vixettienne soil. Nevertheless, Vixette would not recognise neither the DTU nor the DLA as the legitimate rulers of Dobraya for the entirety of the war.

In The Newlands, the NFO sided with the DLA as the two were on friendly terms before the war, but the NFO kept in contact with the DTU. The Newlands was largely unaffected by the war and focused on its own development. The NFO established a democratic, capitalist system and focused on opening the country and its economy to the rest of Esportiva. The NFO aided the DLA financially which soured their ties with the DTU. However, the NFO refused to join the war, citing financial and military burdens.

==DLA advances into northern Dobraya (July-December 1854)==
===Conquest of Ruzhkov and lull in fighting (July-September 1854)===
After Operation Rudagorod, DLA forces immediately charged north to take control of Ruzhkov Oblast. They managed to conquer the southern half of Ruzhkov in three days as the DTU was retreating to the north. Soon, the DLA launched amphibious landings onto the northern coast of Ruzhkov while troops navigated through the Lyevs to the northern half of Ruzhkov. Despite the presence of DTU forces in northern Ruzhkov, it was not fiercely contested as DTU forces were ordered to shift back their frontlines to defend against a DLA invasion of Krasnyezhsk Oblast.

After the DLA's conquest of Ruzhkov, fighting came to a standstill as both the DTU and DLA regrouped to discuss future plans. The DTU decided to shift to a more defensive approach to the war. Aware of Tumbran and Kanzlian support of the DLA, the DTU aimed to defend major population centres, especially those along the Queensland Belt. Although newer recruits would help replenish the DTU's forces, they feared a joint invasion by the DLA and their allies would be difficult to withstand. Following the loss of Rudagorod, morale in the DTU had dipped, but most believed that they could defend northern Dobraya from the DLA.

The DLA and Tumbra was discussing plans to invade northern Dobraya from Krasnyezhsk Oblast, specifically regarding the invasion route. Ultimately, the DLA decided to invade Krasnyezhsk from the sea. Invading through the Lyevs was considered especially considering the DTU's light defense of the areas bordering them, but it was later deemed too risky due to the rough terrain and harsh weather. The DTU had also stationed many troops along the Krasnyezhsk-Ruzhkov border which the DLA feared outnumbered their forces. The DLA decided to delay their invasion, instead choosing to improve their coastal defenses and repair their damaged battleships as they considered a strong navy to be imperative to winning the war.

As for the DTU, a rapid recruitment and conscription campaign took place across DTU-controlled oblasts. As many as 200,000 recruits joined their ranks. Although many were willing volunteers, a substantial number were forced into serving by DTU forces. Many claimed that the DTU threatened to jail their families if they did not conscript, while others had been forcifully taken to army barracks. Giorgi Papodov, the leader of the DTU, was reportedly paranoid about Tumbran involvement in the war and personally called for the conscription campaign. Furthermore, the DTU started several news and advertisement campaigns to reinvigorate the morale of civilians.

===Operation Candle===
By September 1854, most of the DLA's damaged battleships had been repaired and reentered service. At the same time, the DLA and Tumbra finalised plans for Operation Candle, an operation to invade and capture Krasnyezhsk from the DTU. Control of Krasnyezhsk was seen as vital for the DLA's war efforts as well as its development potential post-war.

The first stage of Operation Candle took place when DLA planes bombed DTU positions and infrastructure along the coast in Krasnyezhsk. At the same time, the DTU had anticipated a coastal invasion, and was in the process of preparing coastal defenses and troops when the first planes bombed the coast. Before the first DLA troops landed in Krasnyezhsk on 12 October, airborne troops had landed in Krasnyezhsk to seize key transport nodes and to deter any DTU forces. A day later, Tumbran troops landed fourteen kilometres north of the DLA. Inclement weather had postponed the invasion by a few hours, and the rainy weather made conditions more treacherous for the Tumbrans as many struggled through the flooded marshlands.

Nevertheless, the invasion was successful as the DLA managed to force a DTU retreat. By 15 October, the DLA had secured much of the coast in Krasnyezhsk Oblast. While Tumbran forces largely remained near the coast to secure it, DLA forces surged inland towards the southwestern corner of the oblast. Fighting was fierce between the DLA and DTU as both wanted to take control of Krasnyezhsk. In addition to land invasions, the navies of the two factions battled each other in the Sea of Dobraya, with the DLA managing to take control of a portion of the Sea of Dobraya nearest to Krasnyezhsk.

The DLA focused on strategically bombing DTU inventories as well as targetting DTU-linked infrastructure in major population centres. Unlike Rudagorod where much of its population leant towards the DLA, most in Krasnyezhsk Oblast supported the DTU. This led to wide-scale bombings of major population centres and transportation nodes in the oblast to demoralise the DTU and those living in Krasnyezhsk. The DTU responded by shooting down many of the DLA's planes, as well as bombing certain DLA-held cities such as Rudagorod. However, the DLA's aerial superiority meant that the DTU inflicted little damage.

After DLA forces secured the southern regions of Krasnyezhsk, they, along with the Tumbran army, continued to march towards the oblast city of Krasnyezhsk with the hopes of encircling, sieging and capturing it. This stage of Operation Candle saw the largest number of casualties for both sides thus far in the war. About 26,000 DTU forces perished trying to defend Krasnyezhsk; 13,000 DLA forces and 8,000 Tumbran forces died as well. Fighting was rife in Krasnyezhsk as both the DLA and the DTU wanted to take control of it: the DLA saw it as a steppingstone to liberating the entirety of Dobraya, and the DTU did not want to lose its biggest producer of food and raw materials. It was also a matter of pride for the two factions.

At first, the DTU was able to somewhat repel the DLA by pushing them out of southeastern Krasnyezhsk. Recognising the grave importance of defending Krasnyezhsk, the DTU called for more of its troops who were defending the north to aid in pushing the DLA out of Krasnyezhsk. More amphibious landings along the coast brought more troops and aid to the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk. At the operation's peak, Krasnyezhsk held as many as 82,900 DTU troops, 64,000 DLA troops and 28,000 Tumbran troops.

However, the arrival of the DTU troops did little to help withstand the DLA's advances, and after 3 weeks of brutal fighting most of Krasnyezhsk, bar a corridor from northern Krasnyezhsk to the oblast city, had been overtaken by the DLA. The DLA and Tumbra prepared for the final stage of Operation Candle, the Siege of Krasnyezhsk. The DLA and Tumbran forces sieged Krasnyezhsk City, blocking any aid and supplies to the city whilst driving back DTU forces. The siege was accompanied by numerous bombings of the city to drive its civilians and DTU troops stationed inside to surrender. The DTU attempted to win back control of the areas surrounding Krasnyezhsk City, but after numerous losses which included land troops, vehicles and several aircraft, they backed out.

As December approached, the winter became harsher for both the attacking troops and besieged civilians. The cold weather coupled with food and supply shortages in the city led to widespread starvation. Although the DLA and Tumbra planned on besieging the city throughout the winter, the winter of 1854 proved to be exceptionally harsh, so talks about storming the city were discussed. However, before any plans were formalised, the city's officials and all DTU troops in Krasnyezhsk City surrendered to DLA and Tumbran forces on 13 December. After occupying the city, DLA and Tumbran forces conquered the remaining territories in Krasnyezhsk Oblast, and they faced little resistance as the DTU had retreated. This marked the successful completion of Operation Candle and would be the DLA's most significant victory in the Red War.

==1855: DTU pushback==
After securing Krasnyezhsk, the DLA and Tumbran troops marched northwards towards Roga and Angelsk oblasts. However, they were met with fierce resistance from the DTU as they marched on towards their aim of total victory. The winter of 1855 saw many battles between both factions, but little territorial gain by either side. The DLA and Tumbra were able to conquer some pieces of land in Roga, Angelsk and Lyevly oblasts, but they were hotly contested by the DTU who were pushing for an offensive to reclaim Krasnyezhsk. Frustrated by the lack of progress, DLA and Tumbran troops saw a fall in morale, while the DTU were hopeful of a comeback.

For much of spring 1855, the DLA focused on establishing its military presence in Krasnyezhsk Oblast whilst preventing the DTU from advancing into the oblast. Air battles were commonly fought too as the DLA attempted to wrestle control of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk and surrounding lands. The DLA was aided by the Tumbrans and had a more superior airforce to the DTU and thus was able to take over all of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk. Meanwhile, naval battles off the coast of Krasnyezhsk continued as both factions struggled to maintain control of the waters off the coast of the oblast. The DTU managed to win the Battle of Krussov, a decisive victory that would force DLA ships to retreat and grant the DTU control over the waters around Krasnyezhsk.

The DTU's victory in the Battle of Krussov would block off an important access route and supply line for the DLA and their allies who had been transporting troops and equipment between the south and Krasnyezhsk via boat. This left the treacherous Lyevs as the only land route available. Concerned that the DTU were planning on an invasion of the south, the DLA planned to strengthen their lines in southern Dobraya, and some troops were transported back to Rudagorod and Viksetsk Oblasts. Owing to the DLA's aerial superiority, they could afford to transport their troops via air, although most travelled through the Lyevs.

Popular sentiment towards the war in both DTU- and DLA-controlled territories started to sour. Many in DTU-controlled territories were discouraged by the DTU's losses and some called for an end to prevent further destruction and civilian death as they feared the devastation of the Northern Belt cities by the DLA. As for DLA-controlled territories, many were opposed to the war in the first place, seeing it as a waste of finances and needless loss of human lives. Many had family living in opposite sides of the Lyevs.

===Second South Offensive (Summer 1855)===
The DTU had planned on partially isolating the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk, severing naval connections and forcing them through the Lyevs. After the Battle of Krussov, the DTU would move into southern Dobrayan waters. As a preemptive measure, the DTU bombarded coastal defences and settlements, including Rudagorod City. However, the DLA would be quick to retaliate by bombing some of their warships to chase them back. Nevertheless, the DTU's navy still stood stronger than the DLA's.

On May 15, DLA forces started to fight DLA forces along the coast of Krasnyezhsk.

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Red War (Doubeia)

2026-01-03T17:10:14Z

Doubeia: /* Stalemate and armistice talks (1855) */

The Red War was an armed conflict in [[Doubeia]] between several anti-unionist factions in Dobraya that started on 6 October, 1853, in the wake of the Red Revolution in Doubeia that had taken place months prior. It was the result of the power vacuum caused by the forced dissolution of the Union.

== Background ==
The most powerful and influential faction in the north was the Dobrayan Tukarist Union (DTU). The DTU not only had a large following in northern Dobraya, but it also received funding and support from Tukarist governments and factions in other countries. At the start of the war, they boasted the largest armed forces in Dobraya in terms of soldier count. However, their leadership was plagued with corruption and threats of splintering.

The DTU's main rivals were the Dobraya Liberation Alliance (DLA), a loosely organised union between several factions who sought to introduce economic and social reforms to modernise and industrialise Dobraya. The DLA were capitalists and believed that the free market was key to unlocking Dobraya's economy. The DLA was backed by multiple Esportivan countries, and despite its shallower manpower, the DLA was given access to weapons more advanced than what the DTU had. There were other factions such as the monarchist Royal Dobraya and the anarchist Society Union, but they held little power and were barely instrumental in the outcome of the war.

While the DTU and DLA both had ambitions to take control of the entirety of Dobraya, during the Red Revolution they worked together to oust the Union. After the Union's dissolution, however, neither party was willing to concede to the other, and thus started to fight for the control of Dobraya. Each saw themselves as the sole legitimate government in Dobraya. During talks to determine the governance of Dobraya, the DLA proposed a democratic, decentralised system where each oblast had considerable autonomy, However, the DTU rejected the proposal. Months of an impasse between the two sides eventually led to talks breaking down between the two.

== Beginning of war (1853-1854) ==

=== Early battles and sieges ===
The Red War officially began on 6 October, 1853, when the DTU launched a siege on Rudagorod City, a DLA stronghold. More than 10,000 DTU forces had sailed from the north and blockaded Rudagorod. The city was relentlessly bombarded, and due to the lack of fortifications, it was swiftly captured in three days. After the Siege of Rudagorod, it was followed by the DTU launching landing operations along the southern Dobrayan coast as an additional 30,000 troops landed in Viksetsk and Arbatovo. The DTU had a significantly stronger navy than the DLA, and it gave the DTU an early advantage in the war. Meanwhile, the DLA had been consolidating their forces in Arbatovo oblast as they prepared for a northwards push. The DLA took control of Arbatovo, Dryevyesinsk, and Viksetsk, but they were met with DTU forces invading from the coast. The Battles of Arbatovo and Parakiev were decisive DLA victories as they were able to prevent the DTU from advancing further inland.

Despite early victories, the DLA were fearful of even larger land invasions from the DTU, and their numerical disadvantage and lack of control over most of southern Dobraya had handicapped them in the war. Therefore, leaders of the DLA requested for international support. Many capitalist governments in [[Esportiva]] would politically and financially support the DLA, and [[Tumbra]] agreed to fight in the Red War to aid the DLA. Tumbra had a far more powerful and technologically advanced military, and the DLA had hoped to leverage their foreign support to push the DTU back. [[Kanzlia]] also offered volunteer pilots as well as military supplies to aid the DLA.

On 14 December, 1853, the DTU started an offensive to capture the oblast of Rudagorod. They were unimpeded as most DLA forces were committed to defending their frontlines in Viksetsk and Arbatovo.

By the end of 1853, the DTU was in control of a vast majority of Dobraya, with the DLA occupying the majority of Arbatovo, Viksetsk and Dryevyesinsk.

=== Tumbran intervention in southern Dobraya ===
Tumbran forces first arrived in DLA-controlled lands in Arbatovo from the south. The first major Tumbran engagement was at the Battle of Arbatovo on January 16, 1854. The battle was a decisive Tumbran victory as the DTU forced in the area were repelled and forced to retreat from Arbatovo. Tumbran and DLA forces launched joint incursions against DTU forces in Viksetsk, and the DLA managed to recapture all of Viksetsk by the end of February. DLA forces had also started to push further inland, gaining control of territory that was only lightly guarded or unoccupied by the DTU.

After a brief lull in fighting, the DLA and Tumbran armies started to prepare for an offensive to recapture Rudagorod Oblast from DTU control. At the same time, the DTU began to commit more troops to the south, believing they could resist any joint invasion. On April 24, the DLA launched Operation Rudagorod, aiming to regain Rudagorod and cementing their presence in the rest of southern Dobraya with the help of their allies. The DLA quickly occupied the rest of Dryevyesinsk, leaving Rudagorod as the only DTU-occupied oblast in southern Dobraya. Meanwhile, DLA planes targeted and bombarded DTU barracks and facilities in Rudagorod Oblast. The air bombardments caused significant casualties amongst DTU forces, but also caused major infrastructural damages across Rudagorod, especially in Rudagorod City.

=== Operation Rudagorod===
Aided by previous victories, DLA forces were high in morale and confident of a successful Operation Rudagorod. The operation started off in the DLA's favour as they managed to capture the southern half of the oblast. However, advances towards Rudagorod City began to be heavily defended as DTU forces relentlessly attempted to push back DLA forces from the city. Furthermore, the DLA's coastal defense was compromised as many of the DLA's troops had been committed to Operation Rudagorod, leading to several land invasions by the DTU in Arbatovo. The DLA and their allies soon found themselves swarmed by DTU forces from the north and west. The bloodiest battles of the war such far occurred then, when the DLA fought to regain control of the entirety of Arbatovo. As most of the DTU's land forces had been deployed to defend Rudagorod, the DLA was able to outwrestle them and force them out of Arbatovo entirely. However, the DTU's air force managed to deal significant damage to the DLA's forces, and many civilians were implicated in the fighting as well.

The Tumbran army continued to push towards Rudagorod City, and the DTU found themselves on the backfoot as their frontline was being pushed back. Meanwhile, DLA planes bombarded Rudagorod City, targetting civilian infrastructure where DTU forces were supposedly hiding in. The city itself was being rapidly depopulated as refugees fled to avoid the war. The DTU had already evicted many residents suspected of being DLA spies or sympathisers while much of the city's infrastructures had been destroyed by the DTU, leaving Rudagorod City with as little as 64% of its pre-war population. Aerial warfare was rife as both sides aimed to dominate the airspace around Rudagorod City. However, the DLA and Tumbran forces held out, and the DTU was forced to retreat even further as much of their installations and aircraft had been damaged.

Soon, the DLA controlled most of Rudagorod Oblast except the oblast city and its surroundings. DLA and Tumbran forces laid siege on Rudagorod City. The DTU's northern front fell early after being overpowered by Tumbran troops, causing them to lose control of the city's northern districts. Fighting was fierce, especially in the city, as the DLA and their allies struggled to retake Rudagorod. However, after two weeks, the DTU were exhausted and formally retreated from Rudagorod City, meaning the DLA had taken control over all of southern Dobraya.

The final leg of the operation entailed the DLA achieving naval superiority in southern Dobrayan waters to prevent DTU naval or land forces from landing in Dobraya or bombarding shore positions. While the DLA managed to hold control of the waterspace in southern Dobraya, it was not decisive as it suffered many losses of its battleships. This left them precarious to any potential naval incursions by the DTU, but none occurred for the rest of 1854.

By July 1854, Dobraya was split into two via the Lyev mountain range: the DTU controlled the north, and the DLA controlled the south.

=== Vixette and The Newlands' involvement in the war ===
Vixette remained neutral throughout the course of the war. With the fall of Twicetagria, it was no longer a Twicetagrien protectorate, but it remained under the sphere of influence of the Union. Despite their neutrality, Vixette offered clandestine aid to the DLA by allowing them to dock and repair their ships on Vixettienne soil. Nevertheless, Vixette would not recognise neither the DTU nor the DLA as the legitimate rulers of Dobraya for the entirety of the war.

In The Newlands, the NFO sided with the DLA as the two were on friendly terms before the war, but the NFO kept in contact with the DTU. The Newlands was largely unaffected by the war and focused on its own development. The NFO established a democratic, capitalist system and focused on opening the country and its economy to the rest of Esportiva. The NFO aided the DLA financially which soured their ties with the DTU. However, the NFO refused to join the war, citing financial and military burdens.

==DLA advances into northern Dobraya (July-December 1854)==
===Conquest of Ruzhkov and lull in fighting (July-September 1854)===
After Operation Rudagorod, DLA forces immediately charged north to take control of Ruzhkov Oblast. They managed to conquer the southern half of Ruzhkov in three days as the DTU was retreating to the north. Soon, the DLA launched amphibious landings onto the northern coast of Ruzhkov while troops navigated through the Lyevs to the northern half of Ruzhkov. Despite the presence of DTU forces in northern Ruzhkov, it was not fiercely contested as DTU forces were ordered to shift back their frontlines to defend against a DLA invasion of Krasnyezhsk Oblast.

After the DLA's conquest of Ruzhkov, fighting came to a standstill as both the DTU and DLA regrouped to discuss future plans. The DTU decided to shift to a more defensive approach to the war. Aware of Tumbran and Kanzlian support of the DLA, the DTU aimed to defend major population centres, especially those along the Queensland Belt. Although newer recruits would help replenish the DTU's forces, they feared a joint invasion by the DLA and their allies would be difficult to withstand. Following the loss of Rudagorod, morale in the DTU had dipped, but most believed that they could defend northern Dobraya from the DLA.

The DLA and Tumbra was discussing plans to invade northern Dobraya from Krasnyezhsk Oblast, specifically regarding the invasion route. Ultimately, the DLA decided to invade Krasnyezhsk from the sea. Invading through the Lyevs was considered especially considering the DTU's light defense of the areas bordering them, but it was later deemed too risky due to the rough terrain and harsh weather. The DTU had also stationed many troops along the Krasnyezhsk-Ruzhkov border which the DLA feared outnumbered their forces. The DLA decided to delay their invasion, instead choosing to improve their coastal defenses and repair their damaged battleships as they considered a strong navy to be imperative to winning the war.

As for the DTU, a rapid recruitment and conscription campaign took place across DTU-controlled oblasts. As many as 200,000 recruits joined their ranks. Although many were willing volunteers, a substantial number were forced into serving by DTU forces. Many claimed that the DTU threatened to jail their families if they did not conscript, while others had been forcifully taken to army barracks. Giorgi Papodov, the leader of the DTU, was reportedly paranoid about Tumbran involvement in the war and personally called for the conscription campaign. Furthermore, the DTU started several news and advertisement campaigns to reinvigorate the morale of civilians.

===Operation Candle===
By September 1854, most of the DLA's damaged battleships had been repaired and reentered service. At the same time, the DLA and Tumbra finalised plans for Operation Candle, an operation to invade and capture Krasnyezhsk from the DTU. Control of Krasnyezhsk was seen as vital for the DLA's war efforts as well as its development potential post-war.

The first stage of Operation Candle took place when DLA planes bombed DTU positions and infrastructure along the coast in Krasnyezhsk. At the same time, the DTU had anticipated a coastal invasion, and was in the process of preparing coastal defenses and troops when the first planes bombed the coast. Before the first DLA troops landed in Krasnyezhsk on 12 October, airborne troops had landed in Krasnyezhsk to seize key transport nodes and to deter any DTU forces. A day later, Tumbran troops landed fourteen kilometres north of the DLA. Inclement weather had postponed the invasion by a few hours, and the rainy weather made conditions more treacherous for the Tumbrans as many struggled through the flooded marshlands.

Nevertheless, the invasion was successful as the DLA managed to force a DTU retreat. By 15 October, the DLA had secured much of the coast in Krasnyezhsk Oblast. While Tumbran forces largely remained near the coast to secure it, DLA forces surged inland towards the southwestern corner of the oblast. Fighting was fierce between the DLA and DTU as both wanted to take control of Krasnyezhsk. In addition to land invasions, the navies of the two factions battled each other in the Sea of Dobraya, with the DLA managing to take control of a portion of the Sea of Dobraya nearest to Krasnyezhsk.

The DLA focused on strategically bombing DTU inventories as well as targetting DTU-linked infrastructure in major population centres. Unlike Rudagorod where much of its population leant towards the DLA, most in Krasnyezhsk Oblast supported the DTU. This led to wide-scale bombings of major population centres and transportation nodes in the oblast to demoralise the DTU and those living in Krasnyezhsk. The DTU responded by shooting down many of the DLA's planes, as well as bombing certain DLA-held cities such as Rudagorod. However, the DLA's aerial superiority meant that the DTU inflicted little damage.

After DLA forces secured the southern regions of Krasnyezhsk, they, along with the Tumbran army, continued to march towards the oblast city of Krasnyezhsk with the hopes of encircling, sieging and capturing it. This stage of Operation Candle saw the largest number of casualties for both sides thus far in the war. About 26,000 DTU forces perished trying to defend Krasnyezhsk; 13,000 DLA forces and 8,000 Tumbran forces died as well. Fighting was rife in Krasnyezhsk as both the DLA and the DTU wanted to take control of it: the DLA saw it as a steppingstone to liberating the entirety of Dobraya, and the DTU did not want to lose its biggest producer of food and raw materials. It was also a matter of pride for the two factions.

At first, the DTU was able to somewhat repel the DLA by pushing them out of southeastern Krasnyezhsk. Recognising the grave importance of defending Krasnyezhsk, the DTU called for more of its troops who were defending the north to aid in pushing the DLA out of Krasnyezhsk. More amphibious landings along the coast brought more troops and aid to the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk. At the operation's peak, Krasnyezhsk held as many as 82,900 DTU troops, 64,000 DLA troops and 28,000 Tumbran troops.

However, the arrival of the DTU troops did little to help withstand the DLA's advances, and after 3 weeks of brutal fighting most of Krasnyezhsk, bar a corridor from northern Krasnyezhsk to the oblast city, had been overtaken by the DLA. The DLA and Tumbra prepared for the final stage of Operation Candle, the Siege of Krasnyezhsk. The DLA and Tumbran forces sieged Krasnyezhsk City, blocking any aid and supplies to the city whilst driving back DTU forces. The siege was accompanied by numerous bombings of the city to drive its civilians and DTU troops stationed inside to surrender. The DTU attempted to win back control of the areas surrounding Krasnyezhsk City, but after numerous losses which included land troops, vehicles and several aircraft, they backed out.

As December approached, the winter became harsher for both the attacking troops and besieged civilians. The cold weather coupled with food and supply shortages in the city led to widespread starvation. Although the DLA and Tumbra planned on besieging the city throughout the winter, the winter of 1854 proved to be exceptionally harsh, so talks about storming the city were discussed. However, before any plans were formalised, the city's officials and all DTU troops in Krasnyezhsk City surrendered to DLA and Tumbran forces on 13 December. After occupying the city, DLA and Tumbran forces conquered the remaining territories in Krasnyezhsk Oblast, and they faced little resistance as the DTU had retreated. This marked the successful completion of Operation Candle and would be the DLA's most significant victory in the Red War.

==1855: DTU pushback==
After securing Krasnyezhsk, the DLA and Tumbran troops marched northwards towards Roga and Angelsk oblasts. However, they were met with fierce resistance from the DTU as they marched on towards their aim of total victory. The winter of 1855 saw many battles between both factions, but little territorial gain by either side. The DLA and Tumbra were able to conquer some pieces of land in Roga, Angelsk and Lyevly oblasts, but they were hotly contested by the DTU who were pushing for an offensive to reclaim Krasnyezhsk. Frustrated by the lack of progress, DLA and Tumbran troops saw a fall in morale, while the DTU were hopeful of a comeback.

For much of spring 1855, the DLA focused on establishing its military presence in Krasnyezhsk Oblast whilst preventing the DTU from advancing into the oblast. Air battles were commonly fought too as the DLA attempted to wrestle control of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk and surrounding lands. The DLA was aided by the Tumbrans and had a more superior airforce to the DTU and thus was able to take over all of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk. Meanwhile, naval battles off the coast of Krasnyezhsk continued as both factions struggled to maintain control of the waters off the coast of the oblast. The DTU managed to win the Battle of Krussov, a decisive victory that would force DLA ships to retreat and grant the DTU control over the waters around Krasnyezhsk.

The DTU's victory in the Battle of Krussov would block off an important access route and supply line for the DLA and their allies who had been transporting troops and equipment between the south and Krasnyezhsk via boat. This left the treacherous Lyevs as the only land route available. Concerned that the DTU were planning on an invasion of the south, the DLA planned to strengthen their lines in southern Dobraya, and some troops were transported back to Rudagorod and Viksetsk Oblasts. Owing to the DLA's aerial superiority, they could afford to transport their troops via air, although most travelled through the Lyevs.

Popular sentiment towards the war in both DTU- and DLA-controlled territories started to sour. Many in DTU-controlled territories were discouraged by the DTU's losses and some called for an end to prevent further destruction and civilian death as they feared the devastation of the Northern Belt cities by the DLA. As for DLA-controlled territories, many were opposed to the war in the first place, seeing it as a waste of finances and needless loss of human lives. Many had family living in opposite sides of the Lyevs.

===Second South Offensive (Summer 1855)===
The DTU had planned on partially isolating the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk, severing naval connections and forcing them through the Lyevs. After the Battle of Krussov, the DTU would move into southern Dobrayan waters. As a preemptive measure, the DTU bombarded coastal defences and settlements, including Rudagorod City. However, the DLA would be quick to retaliate by bombing some of their warships to chase them back. Nevertheless, the DTU's navy still stood stronger than the DLA's.

On May 15, DLA forces started to fight DLA forces along the coast of Krasnyezhsk.

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Red War (Doubeia)

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Doubeia: /* Lull in fighting (July 1854-September 1854) */

The Red War was an armed conflict in [[Doubeia]] between several anti-unionist factions in Dobraya that started on 6 October, 1853, in the wake of the Red Revolution in Doubeia that had taken place months prior. It was the result of the power vacuum caused by the forced dissolution of the Union.

== Background ==
The most powerful and influential faction in the north was the Dobrayan Tukarist Union (DTU). The DTU not only had a large following in northern Dobraya, but it also received funding and support from Tukarist governments and factions in other countries. At the start of the war, they boasted the largest armed forces in Dobraya in terms of soldier count. However, their leadership was plagued with corruption and threats of splintering.

The DTU's main rivals were the Dobraya Liberation Alliance (DLA), a loosely organised union between several factions who sought to introduce economic and social reforms to modernise and industrialise Dobraya. The DLA were capitalists and believed that the free market was key to unlocking Dobraya's economy. The DLA was backed by multiple Esportivan countries, and despite its shallower manpower, the DLA was given access to weapons more advanced than what the DTU had. There were other factions such as the monarchist Royal Dobraya and the anarchist Society Union, but they held little power and were barely instrumental in the outcome of the war.

While the DTU and DLA both had ambitions to take control of the entirety of Dobraya, during the Red Revolution they worked together to oust the Union. After the Union's dissolution, however, neither party was willing to concede to the other, and thus started to fight for the control of Dobraya. Each saw themselves as the sole legitimate government in Dobraya. During talks to determine the governance of Dobraya, the DLA proposed a democratic, decentralised system where each oblast had considerable autonomy, However, the DTU rejected the proposal. Months of an impasse between the two sides eventually led to talks breaking down between the two.

== Beginning of war (1853-1854) ==

=== Early battles and sieges ===
The Red War officially began on 6 October, 1853, when the DTU launched a siege on Rudagorod City, a DLA stronghold. More than 10,000 DTU forces had sailed from the north and blockaded Rudagorod. The city was relentlessly bombarded, and due to the lack of fortifications, it was swiftly captured in three days. After the Siege of Rudagorod, it was followed by the DTU launching landing operations along the southern Dobrayan coast as an additional 30,000 troops landed in Viksetsk and Arbatovo. The DTU had a significantly stronger navy than the DLA, and it gave the DTU an early advantage in the war. Meanwhile, the DLA had been consolidating their forces in Arbatovo oblast as they prepared for a northwards push. The DLA took control of Arbatovo, Dryevyesinsk, and Viksetsk, but they were met with DTU forces invading from the coast. The Battles of Arbatovo and Parakiev were decisive DLA victories as they were able to prevent the DTU from advancing further inland.

Despite early victories, the DLA were fearful of even larger land invasions from the DTU, and their numerical disadvantage and lack of control over most of southern Dobraya had handicapped them in the war. Therefore, leaders of the DLA requested for international support. Many capitalist governments in [[Esportiva]] would politically and financially support the DLA, and [[Tumbra]] agreed to fight in the Red War to aid the DLA. Tumbra had a far more powerful and technologically advanced military, and the DLA had hoped to leverage their foreign support to push the DTU back. [[Kanzlia]] also offered volunteer pilots as well as military supplies to aid the DLA.

On 14 December, 1853, the DTU started an offensive to capture the oblast of Rudagorod. They were unimpeded as most DLA forces were committed to defending their frontlines in Viksetsk and Arbatovo.

By the end of 1853, the DTU was in control of a vast majority of Dobraya, with the DLA occupying the majority of Arbatovo, Viksetsk and Dryevyesinsk.

=== Tumbran intervention in southern Dobraya ===
Tumbran forces first arrived in DLA-controlled lands in Arbatovo from the south. The first major Tumbran engagement was at the Battle of Arbatovo on January 16, 1854. The battle was a decisive Tumbran victory as the DTU forced in the area were repelled and forced to retreat from Arbatovo. Tumbran and DLA forces launched joint incursions against DTU forces in Viksetsk, and the DLA managed to recapture all of Viksetsk by the end of February. DLA forces had also started to push further inland, gaining control of territory that was only lightly guarded or unoccupied by the DTU.

After a brief lull in fighting, the DLA and Tumbran armies started to prepare for an offensive to recapture Rudagorod Oblast from DTU control. At the same time, the DTU began to commit more troops to the south, believing they could resist any joint invasion. On April 24, the DLA launched Operation Rudagorod, aiming to regain Rudagorod and cementing their presence in the rest of southern Dobraya with the help of their allies. The DLA quickly occupied the rest of Dryevyesinsk, leaving Rudagorod as the only DTU-occupied oblast in southern Dobraya. Meanwhile, DLA planes targeted and bombarded DTU barracks and facilities in Rudagorod Oblast. The air bombardments caused significant casualties amongst DTU forces, but also caused major infrastructural damages across Rudagorod, especially in Rudagorod City.

=== Operation Rudagorod===
Aided by previous victories, DLA forces were high in morale and confident of a successful Operation Rudagorod. The operation started off in the DLA's favour as they managed to capture the southern half of the oblast. However, advances towards Rudagorod City began to be heavily defended as DTU forces relentlessly attempted to push back DLA forces from the city. Furthermore, the DLA's coastal defense was compromised as many of the DLA's troops had been committed to Operation Rudagorod, leading to several land invasions by the DTU in Arbatovo. The DLA and their allies soon found themselves swarmed by DTU forces from the north and west. The bloodiest battles of the war such far occurred then, when the DLA fought to regain control of the entirety of Arbatovo. As most of the DTU's land forces had been deployed to defend Rudagorod, the DLA was able to outwrestle them and force them out of Arbatovo entirely. However, the DTU's air force managed to deal significant damage to the DLA's forces, and many civilians were implicated in the fighting as well.

The Tumbran army continued to push towards Rudagorod City, and the DTU found themselves on the backfoot as their frontline was being pushed back. Meanwhile, DLA planes bombarded Rudagorod City, targetting civilian infrastructure where DTU forces were supposedly hiding in. The city itself was being rapidly depopulated as refugees fled to avoid the war. The DTU had already evicted many residents suspected of being DLA spies or sympathisers while much of the city's infrastructures had been destroyed by the DTU, leaving Rudagorod City with as little as 64% of its pre-war population. Aerial warfare was rife as both sides aimed to dominate the airspace around Rudagorod City. However, the DLA and Tumbran forces held out, and the DTU was forced to retreat even further as much of their installations and aircraft had been damaged.

Soon, the DLA controlled most of Rudagorod Oblast except the oblast city and its surroundings. DLA and Tumbran forces laid siege on Rudagorod City. The DTU's northern front fell early after being overpowered by Tumbran troops, causing them to lose control of the city's northern districts. Fighting was fierce, especially in the city, as the DLA and their allies struggled to retake Rudagorod. However, after two weeks, the DTU were exhausted and formally retreated from Rudagorod City, meaning the DLA had taken control over all of southern Dobraya.

The final leg of the operation entailed the DLA achieving naval superiority in southern Dobrayan waters to prevent DTU naval or land forces from landing in Dobraya or bombarding shore positions. While the DLA managed to hold control of the waterspace in southern Dobraya, it was not decisive as it suffered many losses of its battleships. This left them precarious to any potential naval incursions by the DTU, but none occurred for the rest of 1854.

By July 1854, Dobraya was split into two via the Lyev mountain range: the DTU controlled the north, and the DLA controlled the south.

=== Vixette and The Newlands' involvement in the war ===
Vixette remained neutral throughout the course of the war. With the fall of Twicetagria, it was no longer a Twicetagrien protectorate, but it remained under the sphere of influence of the Union. Despite their neutrality, Vixette offered clandestine aid to the DLA by allowing them to dock and repair their ships on Vixettienne soil. Nevertheless, Vixette would not recognise neither the DTU nor the DLA as the legitimate rulers of Dobraya for the entirety of the war.

In The Newlands, the NFO sided with the DLA as the two were on friendly terms before the war, but the NFO kept in contact with the DTU. The Newlands was largely unaffected by the war and focused on its own development. The NFO established a democratic, capitalist system and focused on opening the country and its economy to the rest of Esportiva. The NFO aided the DLA financially which soured their ties with the DTU. However, the NFO refused to join the war, citing financial and military burdens.

==DLA advances into northern Dobraya (July-December 1854)==
===Conquest of Ruzhkov and lull in fighting (July-September 1854)===
After Operation Rudagorod, DLA forces immediately charged north to take control of Ruzhkov Oblast. They managed to conquer the southern half of Ruzhkov in three days as the DTU was retreating to the north. Soon, the DLA launched amphibious landings onto the northern coast of Ruzhkov while troops navigated through the Lyevs to the northern half of Ruzhkov. Despite the presence of DTU forces in northern Ruzhkov, it was not fiercely contested as DTU forces were ordered to shift back their frontlines to defend against a DLA invasion of Krasnyezhsk Oblast.

After the DLA's conquest of Ruzhkov, fighting came to a standstill as both the DTU and DLA regrouped to discuss future plans. The DTU decided to shift to a more defensive approach to the war. Aware of Tumbran and Kanzlian support of the DLA, the DTU aimed to defend major population centres, especially those along the Queensland Belt. Although newer recruits would help replenish the DTU's forces, they feared a joint invasion by the DLA and their allies would be difficult to withstand. Following the loss of Rudagorod, morale in the DTU had dipped, but most believed that they could defend northern Dobraya from the DLA.

The DLA and Tumbra was discussing plans to invade northern Dobraya from Krasnyezhsk Oblast, specifically regarding the invasion route. Ultimately, the DLA decided to invade Krasnyezhsk from the sea. Invading through the Lyevs was considered especially considering the DTU's light defense of the areas bordering them, but it was later deemed too risky due to the rough terrain and harsh weather. The DTU had also stationed many troops along the Krasnyezhsk-Ruzhkov border which the DLA feared outnumbered their forces. The DLA decided to delay their invasion, instead choosing to improve their coastal defenses and repair their damaged battleships as they considered a strong navy to be imperative to winning the war.

As for the DTU, a rapid recruitment and conscription campaign took place across DTU-controlled oblasts. As many as 200,000 recruits joined their ranks. Although many were willing volunteers, a substantial number were forced into serving by DTU forces. Many claimed that the DTU threatened to jail their families if they did not conscript, while others had been forcifully taken to army barracks. Giorgi Papodov, the leader of the DTU, was reportedly paranoid about Tumbran involvement in the war and personally called for the conscription campaign. Furthermore, the DTU started several news and advertisement campaigns to reinvigorate the morale of civilians.

===Operation Candle===
By September 1854, most of the DLA's damaged battleships had been repaired and reentered service. At the same time, the DLA and Tumbra finalised plans for Operation Candle, an operation to invade and capture Krasnyezhsk from the DTU. Control of Krasnyezhsk was seen as vital for the DLA's war efforts as well as its development potential post-war.

The first stage of Operation Candle took place when DLA planes bombed DTU positions and infrastructure along the coast in Krasnyezhsk. At the same time, the DTU had anticipated a coastal invasion, and was in the process of preparing coastal defenses and troops when the first planes bombed the coast. Before the first DLA troops landed in Krasnyezhsk on 12 October, airborne troops had landed in Krasnyezhsk to seize key transport nodes and to deter any DTU forces. A day later, Tumbran troops landed fourteen kilometres north of the DLA. Inclement weather had postponed the invasion by a few hours, and the rainy weather made conditions more treacherous for the Tumbrans as many struggled through the flooded marshlands.

Nevertheless, the invasion was successful as the DLA managed to force a DTU retreat. By 15 October, the DLA had secured much of the coast in Krasnyezhsk Oblast. While Tumbran forces largely remained near the coast to secure it, DLA forces surged inland towards the southwestern corner of the oblast. Fighting was fierce between the DLA and DTU as both wanted to take control of Krasnyezhsk. In addition to land invasions, the navies of the two factions battled each other in the Sea of Dobraya, with the DLA managing to take control of a portion of the Sea of Dobraya nearest to Krasnyezhsk.

The DLA focused on strategically bombing DTU inventories as well as targetting DTU-linked infrastructure in major population centres. Unlike Rudagorod where much of its population leant towards the DLA, most in Krasnyezhsk Oblast supported the DTU. This led to wide-scale bombings of major population centres and transportation nodes in the oblast to demoralise the DTU and those living in Krasnyezhsk. The DTU responded by shooting down many of the DLA's planes, as well as bombing certain DLA-held cities such as Rudagorod. However, the DLA's aerial superiority meant that the DTU inflicted little damage.

After DLA forces secured the southern regions of Krasnyezhsk, they, along with the Tumbran army, continued to march towards the oblast city of Krasnyezhsk with the hopes of encircling, sieging and capturing it. This stage of Operation Candle saw the largest number of casualties for both sides thus far in the war. About 26,000 DTU forces perished trying to defend Krasnyezhsk; 13,000 DLA forces and 8,000 Tumbran forces died as well. Fighting was rife in Krasnyezhsk as both the DLA and the DTU wanted to take control of it: the DLA saw it as a steppingstone to liberating the entirety of Dobraya, and the DTU did not want to lose its biggest producer of food and raw materials. It was also a matter of pride for the two factions.

At first, the DTU was able to somewhat repel the DLA by pushing them out of southeastern Krasnyezhsk. Recognising the grave importance of defending Krasnyezhsk, the DTU called for more of its troops who were defending the north to aid in pushing the DLA out of Krasnyezhsk. More amphibious landings along the coast brought more troops and aid to the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk. At the operation's peak, Krasnyezhsk held as many as 82,900 DTU troops, 64,000 DLA troops and 28,000 Tumbran troops.

However, the arrival of the DTU troops did little to help withstand the DLA's advances, and after 3 weeks of brutal fighting most of Krasnyezhsk, bar a corridor from northern Krasnyezhsk to the oblast city, had been overtaken by the DLA. The DLA and Tumbra prepared for the final stage of Operation Candle, the Siege of Krasnyezhsk. The DLA and Tumbran forces sieged Krasnyezhsk City, blocking any aid and supplies to the city whilst driving back DTU forces. The siege was accompanied by numerous bombings of the city to drive its civilians and DTU troops stationed inside to surrender. The DTU attempted to win back control of the areas surrounding Krasnyezhsk City, but after numerous losses which included land troops, vehicles and several aircraft, they backed out.

As December approached, the winter became harsher for both the attacking troops and besieged civilians. The cold weather coupled with food and supply shortages in the city led to widespread starvation. Although the DLA and Tumbra planned on besieging the city throughout the winter, the winter of 1854 proved to be exceptionally harsh, so talks about storming the city were discussed. However, before any plans were formalised, the city's officials and all DTU troops in Krasnyezhsk City surrendered to DLA and Tumbran forces on 13 December. After occupying the city, DLA and Tumbran forces conquered the remaining territories in Krasnyezhsk Oblast, and they faced little resistance as the DTU had retreated. This marked the successful completion of Operation Candle and would be the DLA's most significant victory in the Red War.

==Stalemate and armistice talks (1855)==
After securing Krasnyezhsk, the DLA and Tumbran troops marched northwards towards Roga and Angelsk oblasts. However, they were met with fierce resistance from the DTU. The first quarter of 1855 saw many battles between both factions, but little territorial gain by either side. The DLA and Tumbra were able to conquer some pieces of land in Roga, Angelsk and Lyevly oblasts, but they were hotly contested by the DTU who were pushing for an offensive to reclaim Krasnyezhsk.

For much of spring 1855, the DLA focused on establishing its military presence in Krasnyezhsk Oblast whilst preventing the DTU from advancing into the oblast. Air battles were commonly fought too as the DLA attempted to wrestle control of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk and surrounding lands. The DLA was aided by the Tumbrans and had a more superior airforce to the DTU and thus was able to take over all of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk. Meanwhile, naval battles off the coast of Krasnyezhsk continued as both factions struggled to maintain control of the waters off the coast of the oblast. For much of the year, the DLA was able to secure a strip of coastline on the southern tip, whereas the rest saw much warfare. To prevent any amphibious landings by the DTU in Krasnyezhsk, the DLA and Tumbra put up elaborate coastal defenses and stationed troops near the coast.

By June 1855, the DTU's situation was precarious. Some were starting to lose faith in the leadership, and sentiments to replace the DTU and their leadership were growing in northern Dobraya. However, the DTU's army had been putting up a strong defense against the onslaught of DLA and Tumbran troops, preventing the losses of Roga, Angelsk and Lyevly oblasts. Therefore, there was still hope amongst the populace that the war was not a lost cause. As for the DLA, there was growing frustrations after repeated failed attempts to secure more land in Roga and Angelsk provinces.

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Red War (Doubeia)

2025-12-30T17:29:32Z

Doubeia:

The Red War was an armed conflict in [[Doubeia]] between several anti-unionist factions in Dobraya that started on 6 October, 1853, in the wake of the Red Revolution in Doubeia that had taken place months prior. It was the result of the power vacuum caused by the forced dissolution of the Union.

== Background ==
The most powerful and influential faction in the north was the Dobrayan Tukarist Union (DTU). The DTU not only had a large following in northern Dobraya, but it also received funding and support from Tukarist governments and factions in other countries. At the start of the war, they boasted the largest armed forces in Dobraya in terms of soldier count. However, their leadership was plagued with corruption and threats of splintering.

The DTU's main rivals were the Dobraya Liberation Alliance (DLA), a loosely organised union between several factions who sought to introduce economic and social reforms to modernise and industrialise Dobraya. The DLA were capitalists and believed that the free market was key to unlocking Dobraya's economy. The DLA was backed by multiple Esportivan countries, and despite its shallower manpower, the DLA was given access to weapons more advanced than what the DTU had. There were other factions such as the monarchist Royal Dobraya and the anarchist Society Union, but they held little power and were barely instrumental in the outcome of the war.

While the DTU and DLA both had ambitions to take control of the entirety of Dobraya, during the Red Revolution they worked together to oust the Union. After the Union's dissolution, however, neither party was willing to concede to the other, and thus started to fight for the control of Dobraya. Each saw themselves as the sole legitimate government in Dobraya. During talks to determine the governance of Dobraya, the DLA proposed a democratic, decentralised system where each oblast had considerable autonomy, However, the DTU rejected the proposal. Months of an impasse between the two sides eventually led to talks breaking down between the two.

== Beginning of war (1853-1854) ==

=== Early battles and sieges ===
The Red War officially began on 6 October, 1853, when the DTU launched a siege on Rudagorod City, a DLA stronghold. More than 10,000 DTU forces had sailed from the north and blockaded Rudagorod. The city was relentlessly bombarded, and due to the lack of fortifications, it was swiftly captured in three days. After the Siege of Rudagorod, it was followed by the DTU launching landing operations along the southern Dobrayan coast as an additional 30,000 troops landed in Viksetsk and Arbatovo. The DTU had a significantly stronger navy than the DLA, and it gave the DTU an early advantage in the war. Meanwhile, the DLA had been consolidating their forces in Arbatovo oblast as they prepared for a northwards push. The DLA took control of Arbatovo, Dryevyesinsk, and Viksetsk, but they were met with DTU forces invading from the coast. The Battles of Arbatovo and Parakiev were decisive DLA victories as they were able to prevent the DTU from advancing further inland.

Despite early victories, the DLA were fearful of even larger land invasions from the DTU, and their numerical disadvantage and lack of control over most of southern Dobraya had handicapped them in the war. Therefore, leaders of the DLA requested for international support. Many capitalist governments in [[Esportiva]] would politically and financially support the DLA, and [[Tumbra]] agreed to fight in the Red War to aid the DLA. Tumbra had a far more powerful and technologically advanced military, and the DLA had hoped to leverage their foreign support to push the DTU back. [[Kanzlia]] also offered volunteer pilots as well as military supplies to aid the DLA.

On 14 December, 1853, the DTU started an offensive to capture the oblast of Rudagorod. They were unimpeded as most DLA forces were committed to defending their frontlines in Viksetsk and Arbatovo.

By the end of 1853, the DTU was in control of a vast majority of Dobraya, with the DLA occupying the majority of Arbatovo, Viksetsk and Dryevyesinsk.

=== Tumbran intervention in southern Dobraya ===
Tumbran forces first arrived in DLA-controlled lands in Arbatovo from the south. The first major Tumbran engagement was at the Battle of Arbatovo on January 16, 1854. The battle was a decisive Tumbran victory as the DTU forced in the area were repelled and forced to retreat from Arbatovo. Tumbran and DLA forces launched joint incursions against DTU forces in Viksetsk, and the DLA managed to recapture all of Viksetsk by the end of February. DLA forces had also started to push further inland, gaining control of territory that was only lightly guarded or unoccupied by the DTU.

After a brief lull in fighting, the DLA and Tumbran armies started to prepare for an offensive to recapture Rudagorod Oblast from DTU control. At the same time, the DTU began to commit more troops to the south, believing they could resist any joint invasion. On April 24, the DLA launched Operation Rudagorod, aiming to regain Rudagorod and cementing their presence in the rest of southern Dobraya with the help of their allies. The DLA quickly occupied the rest of Dryevyesinsk, leaving Rudagorod as the only DTU-occupied oblast in southern Dobraya. Meanwhile, DLA planes targeted and bombarded DTU barracks and facilities in Rudagorod Oblast. The air bombardments caused significant casualties amongst DTU forces, but also caused major infrastructural damages across Rudagorod, especially in Rudagorod City.

=== Operation Rudagorod===
Aided by previous victories, DLA forces were high in morale and confident of a successful Operation Rudagorod. The operation started off in the DLA's favour as they managed to capture the southern half of the oblast. However, advances towards Rudagorod City began to be heavily defended as DTU forces relentlessly attempted to push back DLA forces from the city. Furthermore, the DLA's coastal defense was compromised as many of the DLA's troops had been committed to Operation Rudagorod, leading to several land invasions by the DTU in Arbatovo. The DLA and their allies soon found themselves swarmed by DTU forces from the north and west. The bloodiest battles of the war such far occurred then, when the DLA fought to regain control of the entirety of Arbatovo. As most of the DTU's land forces had been deployed to defend Rudagorod, the DLA was able to outwrestle them and force them out of Arbatovo entirely. However, the DTU's air force managed to deal significant damage to the DLA's forces, and many civilians were implicated in the fighting as well.

The Tumbran army continued to push towards Rudagorod City, and the DTU found themselves on the backfoot as their frontline was being pushed back. Meanwhile, DLA planes bombarded Rudagorod City, targetting civilian infrastructure where DTU forces were supposedly hiding in. The city itself was being rapidly depopulated as refugees fled to avoid the war. The DTU had already evicted many residents suspected of being DLA spies or sympathisers while much of the city's infrastructures had been destroyed by the DTU, leaving Rudagorod City with as little as 64% of its pre-war population. Aerial warfare was rife as both sides aimed to dominate the airspace around Rudagorod City. However, the DLA and Tumbran forces held out, and the DTU was forced to retreat even further as much of their installations and aircraft had been damaged.

Soon, the DLA controlled most of Rudagorod Oblast except the oblast city and its surroundings. DLA and Tumbran forces laid siege on Rudagorod City. The DTU's northern front fell early after being overpowered by Tumbran troops, causing them to lose control of the city's northern districts. Fighting was fierce, especially in the city, as the DLA and their allies struggled to retake Rudagorod. However, after two weeks, the DTU were exhausted and formally retreated from Rudagorod City, meaning the DLA had taken control over all of southern Dobraya.

The final leg of the operation entailed the DLA achieving naval superiority in southern Dobrayan waters to prevent DTU naval or land forces from landing in Dobraya or bombarding shore positions. While the DLA managed to hold control of the waterspace in southern Dobraya, it was not decisive as it suffered many losses of its battleships. This left them precarious to any potential naval incursions by the DTU, but none occurred for the rest of 1854.

By July 1854, Dobraya was split into two via the Lyev mountain range: the DTU controlled the north, and the DLA controlled the south.

=== Vixette and The Newlands' involvement in the war ===
Vixette remained neutral throughout the course of the war. With the fall of Twicetagria, it was no longer a Twicetagrien protectorate, but it remained under the sphere of influence of the Union. Despite their neutrality, Vixette offered clandestine aid to the DLA by allowing them to dock and repair their ships on Vixettienne soil. Nevertheless, Vixette would not recognise neither the DTU nor the DLA as the legitimate rulers of Dobraya for the entirety of the war.

In The Newlands, the NFO sided with the DLA as the two were on friendly terms before the war, but the NFO kept in contact with the DTU. The Newlands was largely unaffected by the war and focused on its own development. The NFO established a democratic, capitalist system and focused on opening the country and its economy to the rest of Esportiva. The NFO aided the DLA financially which soured their ties with the DTU. However, the NFO refused to join the war, citing financial and military burdens.

==DLA advances into northern Dobraya (July-December 1854)==
===Lull in fighting (July 1854-September 1854)===
After Operation Rudagorod, fighting came to a standstill as both the DTU and DLA regrouped to discuss future plans. The DTU decided to shift to a more defensive approach to the war. Aware of Tumbran and Kanzlian support of the DLA, the DTU aimed to defend major population centres, especially those along the Queensland Belt. Although newer recruits would help replenish the DTU's forces, they feared a joint invasion by the DLA and their allies would be difficult to withstand. Following the loss of Rudagorod, morale in the DTU had dipped, but most believed that they could defend northern Dobraya from the DLA.

The DLA and Tumbra was discussing plans to invade northern Dobraya from Krasnyezhsk Oblast, specifically regarding the invasion route. Ultimately, the DLA decided to invade Krasnyezhsk from the sea. Invading through the Lyevs was considered especially considering the DTU's light defense of the areas bordering them, but it was later deemed too risky due to the rough terrain and harsh weather. The DLA decided to delay their invasion, instead choosing to improve their coastal defenses and repair their damaged battleships as they considered a strong navy to be imperative to winning the war.

As for the DTU, a rapid recruitment and conscription campaign took place across DTU-controlled oblasts. As many as 200,000 recruits joined their ranks. Although many were willing volunteers, a substantial number were forced into serving by DTU forces. Many claimed that the DTU threatened to jail their families if they did not conscript, while others had been forcifully taken to army barracks. Giorgi Papodov, the leader of the DTU, was reportedly paranoid about Tumbran involvement in the war and personally called for the conscription campaign. Furthermore, the DTU started several news and advertisement campaigns to reinvigorate the morale of civilians.

===Operation Candle===
By September 1854, most of the DLA's damaged battleships had been repaired and reentered service. At the same time, the DLA and Tumbra finalised plans for Operation Candle, an operation to invade and capture Krasnyezhsk from the DTU. Control of Krasnyezhsk was seen as vital for the DLA's war efforts as well as its development potential post-war.

The first stage of Operation Candle took place when DLA planes bombed DTU positions and infrastructure along the coast in Krasnyezhsk. At the same time, the DTU had anticipated a coastal invasion, and was in the process of preparing coastal defenses and troops when the first planes bombed the coast. Before the first DLA troops landed in Krasnyezhsk on 12 October, airborne troops had landed in Krasnyezhsk to seize key transport nodes and to deter any DTU forces. A day later, Tumbran troops landed fourteen kilometres north of the DLA. Inclement weather had postponed the invasion by a few hours, and the rainy weather made conditions more treacherous for the Tumbrans as many struggled through the flooded marshlands.

Nevertheless, the invasion was successful as the DLA managed to force a DTU retreat. By 15 October, the DLA had secured much of the coast in Krasnyezhsk Oblast. While Tumbran forces largely remained near the coast to secure it, DLA forces surged inland towards the southwestern corner of the oblast. Fighting was fierce between the DLA and DTU as both wanted to take control of Krasnyezhsk. In addition to land invasions, the navies of the two factions battled each other in the Sea of Dobraya, with the DLA managing to take control of a portion of the Sea of Dobraya nearest to Krasnyezhsk.

The DLA focused on strategically bombing DTU inventories as well as targetting DTU-linked infrastructure in major population centres. Unlike Rudagorod where much of its population leant towards the DLA, most in Krasnyezhsk Oblast supported the DTU. This led to wide-scale bombings of major population centres and transportation nodes in the oblast to demoralise the DTU and those living in Krasnyezhsk. The DTU responded by shooting down many of the DLA's planes, as well as bombing certain DLA-held cities such as Rudagorod. However, the DLA's aerial superiority meant that the DTU inflicted little damage.

After DLA forces secured the southern regions of Krasnyezhsk, they, along with the Tumbran army, continued to march towards the oblast city of Krasnyezhsk with the hopes of encircling, sieging and capturing it. This stage of Operation Candle saw the largest number of casualties for both sides thus far in the war. About 26,000 DTU forces perished trying to defend Krasnyezhsk; 13,000 DLA forces and 8,000 Tumbran forces died as well. Fighting was rife in Krasnyezhsk as both the DLA and the DTU wanted to take control of it: the DLA saw it as a steppingstone to liberating the entirety of Dobraya, and the DTU did not want to lose its biggest producer of food and raw materials. It was also a matter of pride for the two factions.

At first, the DTU was able to somewhat repel the DLA by pushing them out of southeastern Krasnyezhsk. Recognising the grave importance of defending Krasnyezhsk, the DTU called for more of its troops who were defending the north to aid in pushing the DLA out of Krasnyezhsk. More amphibious landings along the coast brought more troops and aid to the DLA and Tumbran forces in Krasnyezhsk. At the operation's peak, Krasnyezhsk held as many as 82,900 DTU troops, 64,000 DLA troops and 28,000 Tumbran troops.

However, the arrival of the DTU troops did little to help withstand the DLA's advances, and after 3 weeks of brutal fighting most of Krasnyezhsk, bar a corridor from northern Krasnyezhsk to the oblast city, had been overtaken by the DLA. The DLA and Tumbra prepared for the final stage of Operation Candle, the Siege of Krasnyezhsk. The DLA and Tumbran forces sieged Krasnyezhsk City, blocking any aid and supplies to the city whilst driving back DTU forces. The siege was accompanied by numerous bombings of the city to drive its civilians and DTU troops stationed inside to surrender. The DTU attempted to win back control of the areas surrounding Krasnyezhsk City, but after numerous losses which included land troops, vehicles and several aircraft, they backed out.

As December approached, the winter became harsher for both the attacking troops and besieged civilians. The cold weather coupled with food and supply shortages in the city led to widespread starvation. Although the DLA and Tumbra planned on besieging the city throughout the winter, the winter of 1854 proved to be exceptionally harsh, so talks about storming the city were discussed. However, before any plans were formalised, the city's officials and all DTU troops in Krasnyezhsk City surrendered to DLA and Tumbran forces on 13 December. After occupying the city, DLA and Tumbran forces conquered the remaining territories in Krasnyezhsk Oblast, and they faced little resistance as the DTU had retreated. This marked the successful completion of Operation Candle and would be the DLA's most significant victory in the Red War.

==Stalemate and armistice talks (1855)==
After securing Krasnyezhsk, the DLA and Tumbran troops marched northwards towards Roga and Angelsk oblasts. However, they were met with fierce resistance from the DTU. The first quarter of 1855 saw many battles between both factions, but little territorial gain by either side. The DLA and Tumbra were able to conquer some pieces of land in Roga, Angelsk and Lyevly oblasts, but they were hotly contested by the DTU who were pushing for an offensive to reclaim Krasnyezhsk.

For much of spring 1855, the DLA focused on establishing its military presence in Krasnyezhsk Oblast whilst preventing the DTU from advancing into the oblast. Air battles were commonly fought too as the DLA attempted to wrestle control of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk and surrounding lands. The DLA was aided by the Tumbrans and had a more superior airforce to the DTU and thus was able to take over all of the airspace in Krasnyezhsk. Meanwhile, naval battles off the coast of Krasnyezhsk continued as both factions struggled to maintain control of the waters off the coast of the oblast. For much of the year, the DLA was able to secure a strip of coastline on the southern tip, whereas the rest saw much warfare. To prevent any amphibious landings by the DTU in Krasnyezhsk, the DLA and Tumbra put up elaborate coastal defenses and stationed troops near the coast.

By June 1855, the DTU's situation was precarious. Some were starting to lose faith in the leadership, and sentiments to replace the DTU and their leadership were growing in northern Dobraya. However, the DTU's army had been putting up a strong defense against the onslaught of DLA and Tumbran troops, preventing the losses of Roga, Angelsk and Lyevly oblasts. Therefore, there was still hope amongst the populace that the war was not a lost cause. As for the DLA, there was growing frustrations after repeated failed attempts to secure more land in Roga and Angelsk provinces.

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Red War (Doubeia)

2025-12-30T17:13:20Z

Doubeia: /* DLA advances into northern Dobraya (1854-1855) */

Red War (Doubeia)

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Doubeia: will continue operation candle later

Red War (Doubeia)

2025-12-28T16:24:19Z

Doubeia: finishing up operation rudagorod

Red War (Doubeia)

2025-12-27T17:33:20Z

Doubeia: moved info about the red war to here

Doubeia

2025-12-27T16:33:16Z

Doubeia: /* History */

Doubeia

2025-12-23T16:13:56Z

Doubeia: /* Intercolonial period (1849-185x) */

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'''Doubeia''', officially '''The Federal Doubeinese Republic''', is a country located in central [[Esportiva]]. The Doubeinese territory is separated by the Strait of Doubeia, and its territory is split into three regions: East Doubeia, West Doubeia, and the Queen Lawrencia Territory. Doubeia borders [[Kita-Hinode]] to its east, and [[Nekoni]] to its west. Doubeia does not share any land borders with any sovereign nation to its south. Doubeia has a population of 101 million; this figure is expected to start to plateau in the coming years. As a federal republic, Doubeia consists of 17 states and 7 special territories, making up a total of 24 federal units. The capital, Queensland, is located on along the northern coast of East Doubeia.

Doubeia sits on traditionally uninhabited territory. The roots of modern-day Doubeia lay in the settlement of New Tvoygrad (current-day [[Queensland]]) by colonisers from [[Twicetagria]]. East Doubeia was settled by Twicetagrien colonists, while West Doubeia was populated due to a resettlement scheme promulgated by the government long after independence. Doubeia prematurely gained independence after Twicetagria fell into anarchy. [to be fleshed out at a later date]

Doubeia is marked by a high level of personal freedom, and its strengthening economy and industrialisation has caused it to be recognised as a potential regional power. Additionally, Doubeia hosts a wide variety of natural biospheres as well as manmade attractions, making it a popular tourist destination in Esportiva. The Doubeinese economy is centred around the industrial, agricultural and tourism sectors. Doubeia is a member of the World Assembly, and a prospective member of the Esportivan Union.

== Etymology ==
Doubeia was historically named Dobraya, the Twicetagrien Russian word for "good". The name "Doubeia" is a corruption of Dobraya during the xxx period.

== History ==
===Prehistory===
Doubeia is known to have been uninhabited by any human civilisation before the arrival of the Twicetagriens. No remains of human bodies or inventions is found anywhere in eastern Doubeia. While human bones and several tools have been found in many places across western Doubeia, they all point to ancient nomadic civilisations that did not settle down in modern-day Doubeia. Nevertheless, there have been recent archaeological findings that suggest that the southern portion of western Doubeia may have been permanently inhabited by a human civilisation some four thousand years before the arrival of the Twicetagriens, although they have been challenged.

The Euthymian Isles have been continuously inhabited by the Vixettiennes for the past two thousand years. However, not much is known about their origins. Some have suggested a connection between Vixette and the aforementioned civilisation in western Doubeia.

===Twicetagrien colonisation (1654-1849)===
:''Main article: [[Colonial History of Doubeia]]''

===Intercolonial period (1849-185x)===
The intercolonial period of Doubeia was bounded by the independence of Dobraya and The Newlands, and the xxx colonisation of Doubeia.

====Union and Pre-revolution developments (1849-1853)====

After the independence of the former Twicetagrien colonies in Esportiva in September 1849, the colonial administrations took control of them. Talks about a formal merger between Dobraya and The Newlands were held from 1849 to 1851, and at the final conference, the Port Pomeranian Agreement was signed, which would see Dobraya and The Newlands unify into the Union of Dobraya. The union would preserve the oblast system from the colonial era, making the union a federation ruled centrally from Port Pomeranian. Democracy would be upheld in the constitution, and elections of oblast-level and national rulers would be held.

However, the agreement was immediately met with skepticism, especially in Dobraya. Critics questioned the apparent power imbalance between Dobraya and The Newlands by placing the capital in the latter. Some wondered if the arrangement could result in The Newlands receiving preferential treatment from the central government as a result, and others accused the agreement of being biased towards The Newlands. There were allegedly talks to crown a regional capital for Dobraya, but they never materialised. There were many doubts and suspicions about the ruling class who were former colonial governors. Many residents under them were subject to unfair treatment as the governors favoured their inner circle. Farmers often had their land and crops seized by governors who would sell the land to their allies. Many governors were also embroiled in scandals, especially those pertaining to corruption, and residents were apprehensive about the continued corruption.

In The Newlands, many feared the potential political and social instability that Dobraya would bring. There was also much controversy surrounding the signing of the agreement as alleged anti-unionists were not allowed to be its signatories. Furthermore, the agreement put up stringent restrictions regarding the secession of any oblasts from the Union. Therefore, several politicians and former colonial governors from The Newlands who opposed the Union chose to boycott the Union and entered a hiatus. Instead, they clandestinely worked with anti-unionist forces to instigate a revolution.

In addition, many also doubted the promises of democracy. Having newly gained independence from a feudal nation, democracy was a foreign concept to the new rulers. There were speculations that the agreement entailed making the formation of political parties or taking part in elections a bureaucratic process to deter the working class from forming a party to represent their interests and to keep the nobles and colonial elites in power. However, as much of the agreement was not publicised at the time, the speculations could not be proven.

The Union of Dobraya and The Newlands was formed on 12 May 1852. On the same day, anti-union protests arose across the union. In Dobraya, the protests stemmed from a distrust of the ruling force, while in The Newlands it was caused by an opposition to the union itself. Known Twicetagrien noble Frank Gusyev was chosen to lead the union as prime minister, and the Parliament was formed in a few months. The first Parliament was not elected but rather consisted of former colonial and oblast governors, some of whom had ties to the monarchy. This caused anger amongst the populace who believed the move contradicted the promise of guaranteeing democratic elections.

On 7 June, the day the first Parliament was sworn in, more protests erupted as people argued against the first Parliament. Many farmers and industrial workers went on strike to support the protesters; many experienced injustice and unfair treatment under the members of the first Parliament who had been colonial governors before the formation of the union. Furthermore, the colonial governance's inaction to solve pertinent issues such as overcrowding, low wages and rising costs of living formed a resentment amongst the general populace. Many of these protests were culled by Union forces and local law enforcement. Whilst most protests were non-violent, the Union forces' use of violence against the protesters led to protestors retaliating in a similar fashion, culminating in Red Monday where many protesters and Union forces were killed across Dobraya and The Newlands as they clashed during the protests.

Separate anti-unionist movements emerged and grew stronger in both Dobraya and The Newlands. In Dobraya, the movements were fragmented as many groups existed to oppose the union. Amongst them was the Dobrayan Tukarist Union (DTU), a [[Tukarism|Tukarist-leaning]] group formed by Giorgi Papodov. Papodov had previously studied overseas where he was first introduced to Tukarism. Inspired by the ideology, when he came back to Dobraya he formed the DTU to attract like-minded people and to inspire a popular revolution against the ruling elite. The DTU steadily gained power and influence as more people supported their cause. In The Newlands, anti-unionist efforts were spearheaded by the Newlandic For One (NFO), an underground movement headed by former colonial governors Yesha Akinfeyev and Milo Davidov. The NFO was the main force behind growing anti-unionist sentiments and inspired crimes. By 1854, both the DTU and NFO were designated as "dangerous groups".

The anti-unionist movement grew stronger as more working-class people sympathised with and joined the cause. However, anti-unionists kept a low profile as Union forces conducted regular checks across the Union to detect and apprehend suspected anti-unionists. In preparation for a potential revolution, many anti-unionists bought armed weapons, resulting in a total ban of armed weapons across the Union. Even as houses were sweeped for weapons, manpower inadequacies and corruption neutered the effects of the ban as most continued to possess weapons. Furthermore, many already had weapons as a result of the Twicetagrien Revolution. To counteract the ban, a weapon smuggling line was established through Vixette where Union forces had little presence, and foreign countries and persons helped the anti-unionist cause by providing mainly weapons and financial aid. Religious and political leaders who sided with the Union were often paid or blackmailed not to intervene in the smuggling line by anti-unionists.

In 1853, a conscription law was passed across the Union, requiring men between the ages of 18 and 35 to conscript in the army for at least two years in combat and non-combat roles. Seeing this as an attempt to strengthen Union forces and weakon the anti-unionists, many men who were drafted for the first round of conscription absented. Absenting the draft was considered a felony, and to escape punishment many of these men fled to the countryside. In return, the families of these men were often kept hostage by Union forces. Whilst the families were promised to be freed when the draft defaulter turned themselves in, some were released despite the condition not being met, while others were imprisoned indefinitely. Additionally, the Union also started to heavily regulate city entrances and exits to prevent defaulters from escaping. Borders with Moladea, Kita-Hinode, and Nekoni were also closed.

The conscription law also turned many oblast leaders and politicians against the Union as they saw conscription as unnecessary and a move to weaken the Union's economy. Although some of these politicians planned to lobby a repeal for the law, it never materialised. Many oblasts were more relaxed with conscription and did not pursue or apprehend defaulters. This angered the central government who enacted martial law across the Union and sent Union forces to search for defaulters.

====Red Revolution====

On 19 August, 1853, anti-unionist forces staged uprisings in many major cities across Dobraya, kickstarting the Red Revolution. On the same day, the secound round of conscription drafts took place, but as earlier, many defaulted the draft to join the Red Revolution. The Red Revolution was an uprising in the Union across many of its major urban areas such as Queensland, Angelsk and Rudagorod. As many of these cities housed many who supported the anti-unionist cause, there was not much popular pushback against the revolution; many even welcomed the anti-unionist forces. The DTU was responsible for the more prominent uprisings in Queensland and Rudagorod.

In response, the Union mobilised most of its troops in Dobraya to quell the uprisings. However, army morale was running low due to a variety of factors such as low wages, intimidation towards the anti-unionists, and sympathy for the anti-unionist cause. Even those who did not default the draft still felt an unwillingness to fight. Furthermore, many of the troops were newly drafted and thus undertrained, making them less effective in breaking down the revolution.

Even with the added troops, most cities in Dobraya were overwhelmed by anti-unionists. Since the formation of the Union, anti-unionist forces had been clandestinely publicising and promoting their manifestos to civilians, and after the onset of the Red Revolution, this practice ramped up. As more residents were introduced to these manifestos, they became more supportive of the anti-unionists. The manifestos often promised better living conditions and wages, both of which residents felt had not been delivered from both the colonial and independent rulers.

By the end of the month, most of Dobraya was occupied by anti-unionist forces, and the remaining Union forces fled to The Newlands who at that point had not yet experienced an anti-unionist revolution.

The Red Revolution in The Newlands did not start until 4 September, when members of the NFO stormed a Parliament session in Port Pomeranian, holding the members of Parliament as hostages. Special forces meant to protect the Parliament had been killed or disarmed earlier, and local law enforcement was embroiled in a conflict with other anti-union protestors in the city. Meanwhile, other cities across The Newlands too saw anti-unionist uprisings. Local law enforcement could not hold back the protestors who numbered in the tens of thousands in most areas. Anti-unionists asked for the dissolution of the Union and of the Parliament in exchange for the release of the members of Parliament. The members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Gusyev, acceded to their claims. The Parliament and Union were simultaneously dissolved, and the NFO immediately declared the independence of The Newlands from The Union.

====Red War====

The Red War was an armed conflict between several anti-unionist factions in Dobraya that started on 6 September, two days after the dissolution of the Union. It was the result of the power vacuum caused by the forced dissolution of the Union.

The most powerful and influential faction was the DTU. The DTU not only had a large following in Dobraya, but it also received funding and support from Tukarist governments and factions in other countries. As such, they boasted the largest armed forces in Dobraya. Their main rivals were the Dobraya Liberation Alliance (DLA), a loosely organised union between several factions who sought to introduce economic and social reforms to modernise and industrialise Dobraya. The DLA were capitalists and believed that the free market was key to unlocking Dobraya's economy. There were other factions such as the monarchist Royal Dobraya and the anarchist Society Union, but they held considerably less power and were less instrumental in the outcome of the war.

While the DTU and DLA both had ambitions to take control of the entirety of Dobraya, during the Red Revolution they worked together to oust the Union. After the Union's dissolution, however, neither party were willing to concede to the other, and thus started to fight for the control of Dobraya.

By the end of 1853, Dobraya was split along the Lyev mountain range. The northern half was largely in control by the DTU, and the southern half by the DLA. The DTU had a stronghold in the northern oblasts. Not only was the DTU founded in Queensland, most Dobrayans in the north also supported them. In the south, the situation was more volatile as both the DTU and DLA were popular. For much of the beginning of the war, fighting was concentrated in the southern oblasts of Rudagorod, Ruzhkov, Viksetsk, Arbatovo and Dryevyesinsk.

Vixette remained neutral throughout the course of the war. With the fall of Twicetagria, it was no longer a Twicetagrien protectorate, but it remained under the sphere of influence of the Union. Despite their neutrality, Vixette offered clandestine aid to the DLA by allowing them to dock and repair their ships on Vixettienne soil. Nevertheless, Vixette would not recognise neither the DTU nor the DLA as the legitimate rulers of Dobraya.

In The Newlands, the NFO sided with the DLA as the two were on friendly terms before the war. The Newlands was largely unaffected by the war and focused on its own development. The NFO established a democratic, capitalist system and focused on opening the country and its economy to the rest of Esportiva. The NFO aided the DLA financially which soured their ties with the DTU. However, the NFO refused to join the war.

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== Geography ==
The territory encompassing is wholly located in north-central Esportiva. Its political borders are largely delineated by natural boundaries. Most of Doubeia's southern borders straddle along the edges of the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range; the southern border in East Doubeia with Willowa largely follows the Southeastern mountain massif, while the southern border of West Doubeia roughly follows the Montagne mountain massif. Doubeia's terrain is extremely varied, with coastal plains and mountain ranges all being found in Doubeia.

===Geology, Topology and Hydrography===
The Southeastern and Montagne mountain massifs, as well as the mountaineous Isles of Euthymia, constitute the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range. Formed from a recent uplift of continental crust, they are the sources of all of Doubeia's main rivers and their tributaries: Fillimore, Yuge and Russe in East Doubeia, and Ginnagne and Farwest in West Doubeia. Fillimore and Yuge converge into the Tvoygrad Estuary, the largest in Doubeia; the Doubeinese capital Queensland sits at the mouth of the Tvoygrad Estuary. The Farwest river is the longest in Doubeia, coursing through most of Doubeia's westernmost states before draining into the ocean in the Queen Lawrencia Territory. The total catchment area of all rivers in Doubeia roughly constitute 77% of Doubeia's total land area.

The Queen Lawrencia Territory is well-known for its rich metal and mineral deposits which are presumed to be the remains of several prehistoric meteorites that collided into the land.

===Climate===
Doubeia houses a variety of climates. While it is largely temporate, there are slight differences in the climate depending on the region. Most of Doubeia's southern coastal regions have a warm-summer climate (Köppen: Csb), while the rest of the country is classified as a subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cwb). The northern regions of Doubeia experiences distinct monsoon seasons during the summer, while the southern regions are relatively dry year-round.

== Government and Politics ==
===The National Council===
The National Council of Doubeia exercises legislative powers in Doubeia. The National Council is bicameral and consists of two houses: the Assembly, and the Senate. The Assembly comprises Members of the Assembly (MAs), while the Senate comprises Senators.

In the Assembly, there are 466 seats. 151 of the seats are taken up by elected canton representatives, while the remaining 315 seats are allocated to parties based on the total number of votes they receive during Council voting. The total number of votes a party receives is based on both canton votes and party votes. Parties must win at least four cantons or receive at least 5% of the total party votes to be entitled seats. Each province is entitled to one Assembly representative while each state is entitled to at least one Assembly representative, however small its population. The number of cantons a state has is equivalent to the number of entitled representatives.

In the Senate, there are 38 seats. Each state is represented by two senators, and provinces by one. A subdivision’s senator(s) will come from the party that wins the plurality of votes within that particular subdivision.

During Council elections, eligible voters are given two votes: for their subdivision's representative, and their party of choice. Only one representative from a political party is allowed to contest in a single subdivision, and they cannot contest in more than one subdivisions. Additionally, parties must have state-level or province-level headquarters in the state of the subdivision they are contesting in. Party votes are accompanied by a semi-open party list of candidates. Voters are given up to three preference votes where they can vote for candidates on the party list of the party they voted for. Only candidates who have received more than 15% of the party’s total preference votes take precedence over the list. Representative votes determine the representative of a constituency; party votes determine the party a state or province’s senator(s) will come from.

Independent candidates may not run for the Council or Senate.

===The Government of Doubeia===
The Government of Doubeia exercises executive powers in Doubeia. The head of government is known as the Prime Minister; the head of state is known as the President. The President plays a mainly ceremonious role while the Prime Minister possesses most executive powers. The President is directly elected by the Doubeinese populace through presidential elections separate from Council elections. Presidents can run for a maximum of two six-year terms. The Prime Minister is elected by the President, and is only able to be removed from office through a dismissal by the President (who can only do so once per term), or a constructive vote of no confidence by the Assembly. Should the Prime Minister lose a simple confidence motion, they may request the President to dissolve the Assembly, triggering a snap election within 61 days.

The President is able to nominate a MA to become the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is then able to nominate MAs as cabinet ministers; the cabinet composition must be approved by the President. The cabinet will then submit an agenda to the Assembly with a vote of confidence. Should the vote of confidence fail, the cabinet dissolves, and the Assembly will have to nominate a Prime Minister whom the President can choose to approve of. The newly nominated Prime Minister will have to assemble a cabinet, and the cabinet will undergo a vote of confidence. If the second vote of confidence fails, government-forming powers fall back to the President, whose decision is final. The President can choose to elect the same Prime Minister they initially nominated. However, the cabinet composition must not be the same as the initially approved cabinet.

The Prime Minister as well as appointed cabinet ministers must give up their places in the Assembly. Their places in the Assembly will be filled by a member from the same party.

===Judicial===
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===Administrative Divisions===
Doubeia is divided into 17 states, 4 provinces and 3 territories. Each state is subdivided into cantons, which are subdivided into districts. Provinces and territories do not have any further subdivisions.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Administrative Subdivisions For States
|-
! colspan=2 | First-level administrative division
! colspan=2 | Second-level administrative division
! colspan=2 | Third-level/Local-level administrative division
|-
| States || 17 || Cantons || 117 || Districts || ??
|}

====List of States====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of States of Doubeia
|-
! State name !! Abbreviation !! Capital !! Largest City !! Date of initiation !! Population !! Cantons
|-
| The Mossland || MS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Harley}} || 14 December 709 || 1,917,305 || 2
|-
| Elfwynne || EL || {{Center|Adelaide}} ||{{Center|Brunhildr}} || 14 December 709 || 1,629,406 || 3
|-
| Advincio || AD ||colspan=2|{{Center|Avalor}} || 14 December 709 || 1,392,582 || 2
|-
| Karnerkarnen || KA ||colspan=2|{{Center|Pruxxé}} || 14 December 709 || 2,600,174 || 4
|-
| Ruggland || RG ||colspan=2|{{Center|Ruggvale}} || 14 December 709 || 792,533 || 1
|-
| Montagne || MT ||colspan=2|{{Center|Winterfalls}} || 14 December 709 || 1,610,424 || 3
|-
| Ginnagne || GN ||colspan=2|{{Center|Bella Hills}} || 14 December 709 || 3,902,529 || 7
|-
| Black Swan || BS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Port Pomeranian}} || 14 December 709 || 4,526,383 || 7
|-
| Horne || HN || colspan=2|{{Center|Madeline Meadows}}|| 14 December 709 || 2,910,446 || 5
|-
| Lesteom || LE || {{Center|Archer's Bow}} || {{Center|Columbina}} || 14 December 709 || 6,151,246 || 10
|-
| Bouden || BO || {{Center|Wilkinson}} || {{Center|Fajar}} || 14 December 709 || 13,276,482 || 21
|-
| Russeland || RS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Ethelfled}} || 14 December 709 || 14,516,294 || 20
|-
| Alventina || AV || {{Center|Svetlana}} || {{Center|Psyche}} || 14 December 709 || 9,102,928 || 15
|-
| Narzedom || NR || {{Center|Garducour}} || {{Center|Solvecere}} || 14 December 709 || 15,436,798 || 26
|-
| Sherstie || SH ||colspan=2|{{Center|Fairfields}} || 14 December 709 || 5,027,394 || 8
|-
| Phillipi || PH || {{Center|Fort Dijon}} ||{{Center|Enypnixira}} || 14 December 709 || 4,968,815 || 8
|-
| Southeast Doubeia || SD ||{{Center|Alberts}} ||{{Center|Stevenson}} || 14 December 709 || 2,413,759 || 4
|}

====List of Provinces====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Provinces of Doubeia
|-
! Province name !! Abbreviation !! Capital !! Largest City !! Date of initiation !! Population
|-
| Queensland Capital Province || QL ||colspan=2|{{Center|Queensland}} || 14 December 709 || 3,452,196
|-
| Wildgarden Special Province || WG ||colspan=2|{{Center|Wildgarden}} || 14 December 709 || 1,194,284
|-
| Saint Kristobelle Island Province || SK ||colspan=2|{{Center|Harbourtown}} || 14 December 709 || 3,692,433
|-
| The Euthymian Islands Province || EI ||colspan=2|{{Center|Lon D'yon}} || 14 December 709 || 931,485
|}

====List of Territories====
The Queen Lawrencia territories do not have any permanent or registered residents due to access restrictions.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Provinces of Doubeia
|-
! Territory name !! Abbreviation !! Date of initiation !! Population
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || EQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || CQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || WQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|}

===Foreign Relations===
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== Economy ==
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also, energy and transportation

== Demographics ==
{{Largest cities
| name = Doubeia
| class = nav
| country = Doubeia
| kind = Cities
| stat_ref = Doubeia Statistics and Census Bureau (DSCB)
| div_name = State
| city_1 = Solvecere
| div_1 = Narzedom
| pop_1 = 9,623,240

| city_2 = Fajar | div_2 = Bouden | pop_2 = 7,739,812
| city_3 = Ethelfled | div_3 = Russeland | pop_3 = 6,245,834
| city_4 = Columbina | div_4 = Lesteom | pop_4 = 3,432,516
| city_5 = Alraune | div_5 = Russeland | pop_5 = 3,064,945
| city_6 = Fairfields | div_6 = Sherstie | pop_6 = 2,846,355
| city_7 = Port Pomeranian | div_7 = Black Swan | pop_7 = 2,354,101
| city_8 = Svetlana | div_8 = Alventina | pop_8 = 2,234,868
| city_9 = Ainsley | div_9 = Russeland | pop_9 = 2,116,487
| city_10 = Grimhildr | div_10 = Narzedom | pop_10 = 2,022,943
| city_11 = Selini | div_11 = Bouden | pop_11 = 1,961,389
| city_12 = Enypnixira | div_12 = Philippi | pop_12 = 1,864,275
| city_13 = Fort Dijon | div_13 = Philippi | pop_13 = 1,642,943
| city_14 = Bella Hills | div_14 = Ginnagne | pop_14 = 1,506,456
| city_15 = Pruxxé | div_15 = Karnerkarnen | pop_15 = 1,432,656
| city_16 = Fuerina | div_16 = Bouden | pop_16 = 1,372,434
| city_17 = Osthryth | div_17 = Russelamd | pop_17 = 1,298,542
| city_18 = Hildegard | div_18 = Narzedom | pop_18 = 1,265,454
| city_19 = Atalanta | div_19 = Narzedom | pop_19 = 1,110,238
| city_20 = Archer's Bow | div_20 = Lesteom | pop_20 = 1,012,398
}}

== Culture ==
THE ONLY CULTURE ARE MY TWENTY-NINE GENSHIN MOTHERS: JEAN, LISA, ROSARIA, EULA, NINGUANG, BEIDOU, YELAN, SHENHE, XIANYUN, RAIDEN EI, KUJOU SARA, YAE MIKO, CHIORI, DEHYA, CANDACE, BABEL, EREMITE GALEHUNTER, EREMITE FLORAL RING-DANCER, EREMITE SCORCHING LOREMASTER, NAVIA, CLORINDE, THE ANNIHILATION SPECIALIST MEK, MIRROR MAIDEN, LA SIGNORA, LUMINE, YOIMIYA, XILONEN, MAVUIKA, CHASCA
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Colonial History of Doubeia

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The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day [[Doubeia]]''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 1849. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1849. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

===Winter of 1675===
The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold, and many Queensland residents accepted the temporary refugees. The crop failure caused a minor famine across Dobraya, but food from other less affected areas helped to supply the entire colony. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of civic-mindedness.

===Formation of oblasts===
In 1684, the oblasts of Dobraya were first established. Oblasts were roughly centred around a significant urban centre that served as its primate city. This was after complaints from residents of other urban areas about the colonial administration’s perceived favouritism of Queensland. Dobraya had grown to about half its current size by this point, and the crown deemed it too large to be fully governed by a single administration.

The first oblasts to form were Queensland, Angelsk, Gavany, Krasnyezhsk, Lyevly, Roga and Ruzhkov. They were named after the largest urban areas in the oblasts which were referred to as oblast hubs. After Twicetagrien colonisation, the oblasts and oblast hubs were often given separate names to disambiguate between them.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

By 1693, there were five oblasts formed in The Newlands: Port Pomeranian, Chyorniy, Byelaxolm, New Tvoygrad, and Mosyland. There would not be any new oblasts established thereafter as each colony would expand in area to cover the territorial gains made by The Newlands.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. Hostility was uncommon between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Growth and prosperity (18th century)==
===Southward expansion of Dobraya===
As cold winters continued to ravage crop plantations in Dobraya, the colonial administration sent an expedition south of the Lyev mountain range in search of warmer pastures in 1716. Up till then, the southern border of Dobraya had been the foothills leading to the Lyev mountains. Explorers reported flat terrain similar to that in the majority of Dobraya, but with the benefit of milder winters.

As a result, the colonial administration agreed to send a colonial charter south of Dobraya, and Rudagorod Oblast was first established. Soon after, the Dryevyesinsk Oblast would be founded further inland. Settlement rates were initially slow as people preferred the more established Dobraya and The Newlands oblasts. However, after ore and silver were discovered in Rudagorod and Dryevyesinsk Oblasts, there was a sharp uptick in settlers seeking to profit from the newly unearthed minerals. As promises of milder winters and similarly fertile land in the southern oblasts spread amongst farmers in Dobraya, there was a significant migration from the northern to the southern oblasts, especially those from Lyevly and Krasnyezhsk.

===Discovery and vassalisation of The Euthymian Isles===
During an expedition chartered by the colonial administration of Dobraya in 1725, they encountered unchartered territory in the sea bounded by the two colonies. The territory turned out to be the Vixettienne island of Sugaru, and this marked the first point of contact between The Euthymian Archipelago and the outside world for more than three thousand years.

Members of the expedition first encountered the Vixettiennes of Sugaru Island when the expedition members disembarked on a beach to rest and explore the island. Despite limited contact between Vixette and other parts of Esportiva, the Vixettiennes remained resilient against any potential diseases the Dobrayan expedition members may have carried. The Vixettiennes were first thought to be members of a cult, and they were noted to have inhuman features such as tails, paws and animal ears. However, the expedition members were brought to the main settlement in the island, and they were introduced to Vixettienne culture.

The Euthymian Isles, locally referred to as Vixette, was, by Vixettienne folklore, formed by The Mother of the Seas, a central figure in the local religion Tetralotoi. The Vixettienne people were reportedly brought to the islands, but after angering The Mother of the Seas, they were cursed to be cut off from the outside world for an unspecified amount of time. The Vixettienne were also cursed to be transformed into animals, wholly or partially, which explained the presence of humans with animal features and anthropomorphic animals.

After Sugaru was first discovered, subsequent expeditions were sent to the other Vixettienne islands: Vixette, Quincunx, Dubois, and Regia Centralis. Interest in Vixette increased amongst residents of both Dobraya and The Newlands, but contact with the Euthymian Isles was initially forbidden by the colonial administrations.

In 1729, the leader of The Euthymian Isles, Michael de Sanctis, requested protection from the colonial administration of Dobraya in the event of foreign intervention. After the Meetings of Vixette, the leaders came to an agreement where the Euthymian Isles would be vassalised by the colonial administration of Dobraya. The Euthymian Isles would receive military protection from the colony and free movement to and from the colony, but would be required to pay yearly tributes.

The vassalisation of the Euthymian Isles led to much movement between it and Dobraya: many Vixettiennes moved to Dobraya in search of a new environment and religious liberation, while most visitors from Dobraya to the Isles were often tourists. There were some negative sentiments towards the Vixettiennes within the colony as they were perceived as cultists and beast-lovers. However, the majority sentiment was one of curiosity and surprise. Communication between Dobraya and Vixette was hampered by the language barrier – the Vixettiennes spoke a completely different language – but as knowledge of the Vixettienne language was established, bilingual dictionaries and language guides would be written to facilitate communication.

===Anti-monarchist movements===
Throughout the eighteenth century, there were pockets of anti-monarchists throughout the colonies. This stemmed from the increasingly anti-monarchist sentiments present amongst newer waves of Twicetagrien settlers. These sentiments were more prevalent in Dobraya than The Newlands as the latter was home to many members of the nobility and royal family who supported the Twicetagrien crown. However, as badmouthing or protesting the monarchy was considered treason and punishable in Twicetagrien law, most of these sentiments were left unexpressed. Nevertheless, popular Dobrayan newspapers such as The Red Star and Dobraya Today were considerably more critical of the monarchy.

It was not until the late eighteenth century when anti-monarchist sentiments started to ramp up, largely due to unpopular austerity measures and culling of personal rights enacted by the monarchy. Many settlers who had fled the increasing economic woes and authoritarian measures in Twicetagria proper were deeply dissatisfied with the monarchy. However, due to the fear of breaking the law, most of their opposition to the monarchy manifested in the form of the arts. Many songs, poems, paintings and novels were written in what was considered the Golden Age of Doubeinese Art as a way to protest the monarchy's increasing grip on the colonies. Publishing houses, opera houses and galleries were often heavily scrutinised by the colonial administration for anti-monarchist sentiments, so most of these works were published and released independently.

The anti-monarchist movement in Dobraya is said to have been birthed from the prosecution and execution of a prominent critic, Igor Ryukov, who had fled to Rudagorod as a result of the monarchy allegedly ordering for his arrest. On May 17 1884, Ryukov was forcefully detained from his shared apartment. After a few days of interrogations and alleged torture, Ryukov was brought out to the public in Rudagorod's town square. He was publically flogged and humiliated, before being kept under captivity until his execution. The colonial administration's unusually harsh treatment of Ryukov sparked fierce anti-monarchist sentiments across Dobraya as people believed his treatment and execution were due to his political views. However, the ruling monarch at the time, King Liam IV, denied having ordered Ryukov's arrest, and ordered for the dismissal of both the oblast and city governor.

From Ryukov's death, settlers in Dobraya held increasingly negative opinions about the monarchy. Many settlers who had ties to or supported the monarchy fled to The Newlands which was more pro-monarchist.

==Increased instability (1800-1847)==
===The Purge (1811-1814)===
With the death of King Liam IV in 1800, his son Feodor II rose to the throne. King Feodor II was a polarising character as he had been the subject of many controversies before his ascension to the throne. There were rumours of his severe mistreatment of palace workers, usually for his own entertainment, and there were documented incidents of him ordering the destruction of the property of those he disliked. The royal family and nobility were reportedly divided with regards to their support of Feodor II's kinghood.

In 1811, Feodor II initiated The Purge, a country- and colony-wide manhunt for traitors and destabilisers of the Twicetagrien Empire. Most targets of The Purge were known critics of the monarchy and specifically Feodor II. However, the families of the targets were also implicated. As The Purge stretched on, Feodor II increasingly targetted people involved in the fine arts, publishers and anyone else who provided a medium for anti-monarchist rhetoric to be spread. Simultaneously, law enforcement was strengthened across Twicetagria and her colonies as the royal army was deployed to various parts of the empire.

Targets of The Purge would be publicised in a city's central square, and they would have a few days to surrender themselves to the local authorities. Their properties and possessions would be burnt, and they would be transported back to a random detention center in Twicetagria proper. The treatment of those who did not surrender themselves in time differed across each oblast and city. It was still standard for their properties and possessions to be burnt down, but they also received an additional punishment. The punishment ranged from public flogging, maiming or execution as the killing of Purge targets was not forbidden but actively encouraged. Some cities were more lenient on Purge targets as their governors were less supportive of Feodor II, but governors who supported Feodor II were often much harsher with their treatment of targets.

Many adherents and priests of the Tetralotoi faith in Vixette were also targetted by The Purge despite not having expressed any dissent towards Feodor II. This contributed to a secessionist movement in The Euthymia Isles, as well in many parts of Doubeia and The Newlands.

The Purge led to empire-wide mass discontent with Feodor II and the monarchy in general. What was once small pockets of anti-monarchist movements became large underground networks as many desired to be freed from The Purge and Feodor II's regime. There was also a schism within the royal family about Feodor II. Feodor II's brother, Gregory III, was imprisoned after speaking out against his brother's actions.

Scholars have speculated that The Purge was a tactic used by Feodor II to censor any dissent towards him and his rule, and it was also fueled by his distaste for writers and musicians. Informants within the monarchy reported that Feodor II was deeply unpopular amongst the royal family but loved by his father Liam IV, so Feodor II initiated The Purge as a way to protect his throne from opponents. The king was also reportedly fearful that the royal army would retaliate against him, so he had already initiated his own army purge a few months before the events of The Purge started.

===The Glass-breaker Movement===
The Glass-breaker Movement (Twicetagrien Russian: Разбивание Стекла, lit. "breaking glass") was an anti-monarchist movement in response to The Purge and Feodor II's rule. Other than The Purge, Feodor II's rule was marked with heavy political persecution, creative censorship, a large-scale overhaul of the empire's economy to cater to the growing precious metal trade and heavier military and royal presence in the colonies. Whilst many members of the movement were solely fueled by a desire to depose Feodor II, some held stronger anti-monarchist sentiments. Some questioned the royal family's inaction with regards to The Purge, as well as the morality of their high standard of living compared to the Twicetagrien commoner.

Not much is known about the movement's birth or the history behind its name. It is commonly thought that its name was coined as a way to signify the breaking of the glass ceiling imposed by the monarchy on the Twicetagrien people.

The movement mainly focused on providing a channel for anti-monarchist sentiments with an ultimate focus of deposing Feodor II. Many underground artists, authors and other members of the public shared and dispersed anti-monarchist media across the empire. Populist ideologies originating from outside of the empire were also disseminated across members of the movement. Apart from the aforementioned, members of the movement would also regularly harass supporters of the monarchy and any royal forces in the area. popular methods included theft, burglary and injuring the supporters. The mysterious deaths or injuries sustained by some pro-monarchists were also attributed to the movement, although no death has officially been linked to the movement.

There has been foreign involvement and support of the movement, primarily by the nation of Eristicea. Most foreign support came in the form of weapons. Despite the monarchy's attempts to regulate Twicetagrien borders to prevent the smuggling of weapons, Eristicean weapons routinely bypassed Twicetagrien security into the hands of the movement. However, there have been questions about the true motives of Eristicea behind supporting the movement. Whilst some saw the support as standing up against Feodor II's rule, others have suggested that the nation may have wanted to cause instability and potentially anarchy within the colonies.

Whilst there was popular support for the movement, criticism was present regarding the harassment of pro-monarchists as many innocent people and even other members of the movement were wrongly targetted. Furthermore, there was much internal disagreement on the movement's ultimate goal. Some wanted the complete abolishment of the monarchy, some the relegation of the monarchy to a ceremonial role, and others merely the deposal of Feodor II. Many imported ideologies were also heavily contested by members of the movement, with some arguing that they were distractions and would not succeed in Twicetagria.

Moles and monarchist insiders within the movement were common. They regularly fed information to the authorities who would impose crackdowns similar to The Purge. However, due to the sheer size of the movement, support for it was sustained until the fall of Twicetagria.

===Economic instability===
As Twicetagria's switched from an agriculture-based to a precious metals-based economy, both Dobraya and The Newlands would see ups and downs in its economy. Much of Dobraya suffered from economic downturns due to the fall in demand for its crops, and prices would fluctuate regularly, forming dissatisfaction amongst settlers. Mining-oriented oblasts such as Rudagorod and Chyorniy flourished during Feodor II's reign as they saw a boom in economic activity. Even though many economists warned that the "Metal Rush" would be temporary, these oblasts continued to prosper until the fall of Twicetagria.

==Fall of Twicetagria and independence (1847-1849)==
===Assassination of King Feodor II and Prince Mikhail===
On October 13, 1847, King Feodor II was reported missing. After a nationwide search, he was found dead in an unidentified canal in Twice Square, Twicetagria. As Feodor II died unmarried and childless, the throne would be handed over to his nephew Prince Mikhail, the son of the imprisoned Gregory III, as requested by Feodor II in his will. As Prince Mikhail was still underage at the time of Feodor II's death, a regency would rule in his stead until he became of age.

The royal family was split on the succession details. Whilst some supported Prince Mikhail's kinghood, many rejected it, instead regarding Queen Mother Lianne as the heir to the throne. Some despised Feodor II and did not wish for his will to be fulfilled. Furthermore, they were afraid that Prince Mikhail would be even more ruthless than Feodor II once the regency ended. As Gregory III was imprisoned for most of Mikhail's life, the latter had grown up under the care of Feodor II, and some feared Feodor II may have influenced Mikhail's thinking and opinions. Queen Mother Lianne also held much power and influence in all of Twicetagria, and she was a popular figure amongst the nobility.

On December 1, 1847, during the royal coronation of Prince Mikhail as king, he was shot dead whilst being transported to the Twice Palace. The assassination of King Mikhail caused mass hysteria across Twicetagria. In what was described as the "second coming of The Purge", many people were suspected of assassinating the new king. As many as three hundred suspects were raised, most of whom lived in Twice Square. Five suspects were independently murdered by a pro-monarchist lynch mob in Twice Square. The suspects included commoners and members of the nobility. Even though no one from the royal family was apprehended, many believe that the assassination was orchestrated by Queen Mother Lianne or one of her supporters.

===The Twicetagrien Revolution===
In the wake of King Mikhail's assassination, Queen Mother Lianne claimed the Twicetagrien throne, becoming the queen of Twicetagria. Her reign would not last, however, as the Twicetagrien Revolution would begin a day later.

The Twicetagrien Revolution was a loosely organised anti-monarchist revolt held across the Twicetagrien empire. Caused by a disdain of the monarchy and influence from foreign ideologies, participants in the Twicetagrien Revolution were looking to abolish the monarchy to establish a democratic state. On January 12, 1848, revolutionaries started to raise insurgencies across Twicetagria's major urban areas, including Twice Square. Many areas swiftly fell to rebel rule as the Royal Army was stretched thin and was running low in morale from The Purge. Many soldiers defaulted to the rebels or chose to resign from the Army. In some cities, mutinied troops killed their pro-monarchist leaders.

On January 25, Twice Square was attacked by revolutionaries. As the city housed the strongest of the Royal Army's troops and a large number of monarchist supporters, the uprising was met with much resistance. Nevertheless, popular support was overwhelming. The insurgency in Twice Square became a battle of attrition, and as the Royal Army in other parts of Twicetagria quickly fell to the revolutionaries, army morale was low. Furthermore, as anti-monarchist protests began to grow in frequency and size, many pro-monarchist supporters, including civilians and the nobility, fled to Dobraya and The Newlands. The revolutionaries were also supported by foreign sources both militarily and financially, allowing them to have the edge over the Royal Army in most places.

By March, most of Twicetagria proper had fallen to the revolutionaries with Twice Square remaining the monarchy's final bastion. The Royal Army troops in Twice Square was faced with ever-growing resistance from civilians and an alarming resignation rate. On March 29, the last troops surrendered to rebel forces. The next day, revolutionaries stormed the nobility's quarters, a segregated community housing Twicetagria's highest nobility. Most had already fled Twice Square, and those remaining were subject to inhumane treatment in the hands of the revolutionaries. The nobility was seen as supporters of the monarchy and implicit in the monarchy's mistreatment of civilians, so most revolutionaries did not support the nobility.

On April 1, the Royal Palace was broken into by revolutionaries. Most palace guards had surrendered themselves, and the revolutionaries began to look for Queen Lianne and other members of the royal family. The palace's interior was heavily defaced by the revolutionaries, with many artefacts, furniture and paintings being destroyed and walls vandalised. However, none of the members of the royal family were present in the palace. Some were found dead in the palace prison. The only surviving member of the royal family was Gregory III, but he was put to death by an unknown rebel. Most suspected that the rest of the royal family were in hiding in a secret compartment in the palace, but after exhausting all possible areas with the help of the palace guards, they remained missing. It was later revealed that most of the royal family, including Queen Lianne, had fled Twice Square for The Newlands prior to the rebel insurgency in Twice Square, but their whereabouts were unknown. The royal family never landed in The Newlands, and they were presumed to have perished on their journey.

===The Fall of Twicetagria and independence of her colonies===
With the absence of the royal family and a legal heir, the Twicetagrien throne was vacant and the monarchy was de facto dismantled. The power vacuum led to a power struggle amongst the rebels for control over Twicetagria. The rebels comprised many gangs, mercenaries, and city and oblast leaders, most of whom did not see eye to eye. Despite the democratic ambitions of the revolution, the Tsikyas gang, one of the largest and most powerful ones in Twicetagria, took control of the nation, having been the leaders of the insurgencies in Twice Square, importantly, and other urban areas. However, just after three days, on April 7, the Tsikyas leaders were killed by rival gangs. Twice Square became a battle ground for many of the rebel factions who sought to take control of the economic, political and cultural centre of Twicetagria. However, other areas in Twicetagria were not exempt from rebel infighting. Many urban areas controled by a single rebel group fundamentally operated as a dictatorship, with the group having absolute control.

The untenable and unsafe situation in Twicetagria proper led to the mass migration of 2.3 million Twicetagriens to both Dobraya and The Newlands. The large influx of civilians to the colonies led to a logistical disaster. Queensland was overwhelmed with new migrants, causing its housing and overcrowding situation to worsen. Even as migrants were redirected to other cities such as Gavany and Rudagorod, Dobraya, which bore the brunt of the migrations, did not have the adequate infrastructure to house them all at once.

Meanwhile, as The Newlands received fewer migrants, the situation was more manageable, and major urban areas such as Port Pomeranian and Chyorniy could still handle the increased load.

To deal with the overcrowding issues, the oblasts of Doubeia attempted different solutions. Some cities such as Rudagorod could afford to expand to cater to the migrants, especially since they were still in the midst of their rare metals rush. Other oblasts founded new settlements for the migrants. However, with little local support, many of these settlements failed to expand and were seen as unattractive options compared to the much more established existing cities. Cities in the north such as Queensland, Angelsk and Alexandria saw their populations nearly double as they were seen as popular destinations for settlers. Meanwhile, the south saw fewer migrants as they were hard to access from the larger population centres in the north.

With the absence of a ruling authority in Twicetagria, the colonial administrations of both Dobraya and The Newlands both decided to declare their independence from Twicetagria. Dobraya and The Newlands became independent nations on 27 August and 16 September 1849, respectively, with their respective capitals being Queensland and Port Pomeranian. However, the fate of the nations was still unknown. Talks were held between the two nations about a potential merger, whilst local authorities in Dobraya raised the possibility of a north-south split along the Lyev mountain range.

==Colonial structure==
The two colonies of Dobraya and The Newlands were governed by their respective colonial governors, the heads of the colonial administrations. Colonial administrations were in charge of a colony’s economy, internal security, infrastructure, judiciary system, and resident welfare, amongst other responsibilities. However, external security and foreign diplomacy came under the direct jurisdiction of the crown. Colonial governors were usually elected by the crown once every ten years, although it was common for governors to hold office for decades, even till their deaths. Despite a pledge of neutrality, the election of colonial governors was controversial as mostly members of the nobility loyal to the crown were selected. This was seen as a ploy to establish a colony’s loyalty to Twicetagria. Nevertheless, this system persisted until the end of Twicetagrien rule.

Colonies were divided into oblasts. Whilst Dobraya was originally governed directly from Queensland, as the colony expanded it became too large in area and population to be governed centrally. Oblast governors were chosen by the colonial governor, and this process was subject to similar suspicions as the election of colonial governors. Many believed only those loyal to the colonial governor were selected as oblast governors, and there were reports of bribery and blackmail to ensure one’s selection as an oblast governor. An oblast governor’s responsibilities were similar to that of the colonial governor’s, but the scope was limited to the individual oblast. Most oblasts usually had one central urban area to serve as its governing seat and oblast hub. Most of the oblast’s economic activities were conducted in these hubs. In the early days of Twicetagrien colonisation, the hubs were usually the largest urban areas in the oblast by population, but in later years, many non-hubs outpaced them in population growth.

===Oblasts of Dobraya===
All oblasts with the exception of Roga are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Queensland Oblast'''

Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

'''Angelsk Oblast'''

Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk City, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk City is known in the modern day as Angelos.

'''Gavany Oblast'''

Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany City is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

'''Krasnyezhsk Oblast'''

Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk City is known in the modern day as Crossnisck.

'''Lyevly Oblast'''

Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode. Lyevly is located close to the Lyev mountain range which stretched across the diameter of Dobraya. Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly City is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

'''Rudagorod Oblast'''

Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya. Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod City is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

'''Roga Oblast'''

Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Roga and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

'''Ruzhkov Oblast'''

Ruzhkov (Ружко́в, lit. “of Ruzhkov”) was located in the Lyev mountain range, serving as a gateway between the northern and southern portions of Dobraya. Due to its location, Ruzhkov was sparsely populated.

Ruzhkov Oblast is known in the modern day as The Russeland, and Ruzhkov City as Rostov.

'''Viksetsk Oblast'''

Viksetsk (Виксэ́цк, lit. “city of Vixette”) was named after the largest Euthymian Isle, Vixette. It was home to the largest Vixettienne population in Dobraya and the most Tetralotoi temples per capita. At first, the city served mainly as a hub for Vixettiennes to travel to and from Dobraya. Tourism would become an integral part of the city's economy due to its favourable weather.

Viksetsk City is known in the modern day as Saint Pixie.

'''Dryevyesinsk Oblast'''

Dryevyesinsk (Древеси́нск, lit. “timber city”) was famed for its lumbering and carpentry industries. It was the heart of Dobraya's lumbering industry due to its proximity to conifers and other trees suited for timber. Dryevyesinsk City sits on a massive aquifer. The city was also known for its unique architecture inspired by local and Twicetagrien carpentry.

Dryevyesinsk City is known in the modern day as Timberlake.

'''Arbatovo Oblast'''

Arbatovo (Арбато́во, lit. “of Arbatov”) was the southernmost oblast in Dobraya and the colony's main gateway to their neighbouring nation of Moladea. Nevertheless, there was no attested records of contact between Dobraya and Moladea. Arbatovo Oblast was unique as it was the only oblast whose administrative center was not located on the mainland. Arbatovo was known mostly for its desirable climate and sugar plantations along the coast. Arbatovo also received the most rainfall of any

Arbatovo City is known in the modern day as Saint Alberts.

===Oblasts of The Newlands===
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Port Pomeranian Oblast'''

Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

'''Chyorniy Oblast'''

Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

'''Byelaxolm Oblast'''

Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

'''New Tvoygrad Oblast'''

New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

'''Mosyland Oblast'''

Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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Doubeia:

The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day [[Doubeia]]''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 1850. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1849. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

===Winter of 1675===
The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold, and many Queensland residents accepted the temporary refugees. The crop failure caused a minor famine across Dobraya, but food from other less affected areas helped to supply the entire colony. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of civic-mindedness.

===Formation of oblasts===
In 1684, the oblasts of Dobraya were first established. Oblasts were roughly centred around a significant urban centre that served as its primate city. This was after complaints from residents of other urban areas about the colonial administration’s perceived favouritism of Queensland. Dobraya had grown to about half its current size by this point, and the crown deemed it too large to be fully governed by a single administration.

The first oblasts to form were Queensland, Angelsk, Gavany, Krasnyezhsk, Lyevly, Roga and Ruzhkov. They were named after the largest urban areas in the oblasts which were referred to as oblast hubs. After Twicetagrien colonisation, the oblasts and oblast hubs were often given separate names to disambiguate between them.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

By 1693, there were five oblasts formed in The Newlands: Port Pomeranian, Chyorniy, Byelaxolm, New Tvoygrad, and Mosyland. There would not be any new oblasts established thereafter as each colony would expand in area to cover the territorial gains made by The Newlands.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. Hostility was uncommon between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Growth and prosperity (18th century)==
===Southward expansion of Dobraya===
As cold winters continued to ravage crop plantations in Dobraya, the colonial administration sent an expedition south of the Lyev mountain range in search of warmer pastures in 1716. Up till then, the southern border of Dobraya had been the foothills leading to the Lyev mountains. Explorers reported flat terrain similar to that in the majority of Dobraya, but with the benefit of milder winters.

As a result, the colonial administration agreed to send a colonial charter south of Dobraya, and Rudagorod Oblast was first established. Soon after, the Dryevyesinsk Oblast would be founded further inland. Settlement rates were initially slow as people preferred the more established Dobraya and The Newlands oblasts. However, after ore and silver were discovered in Rudagorod and Dryevyesinsk Oblasts, there was a sharp uptick in settlers seeking to profit from the newly unearthed minerals. As promises of milder winters and similarly fertile land in the southern oblasts spread amongst farmers in Dobraya, there was a significant migration from the northern to the southern oblasts, especially those from Lyevly and Krasnyezhsk.

===Discovery and vassalisation of The Euthymian Isles===
During an expedition chartered by the colonial administration of Dobraya in 1725, they encountered unchartered territory in the sea bounded by the two colonies. The territory turned out to be the Vixettienne island of Sugaru, and this marked the first point of contact between The Euthymian Archipelago and the outside world for more than three thousand years.

Members of the expedition first encountered the Vixettiennes of Sugaru Island when the expedition members disembarked on a beach to rest and explore the island. Despite limited contact between Vixette and other parts of Esportiva, the Vixettiennes remained resilient against any potential diseases the Dobrayan expedition members may have carried. The Vixettiennes were first thought to be members of a cult, and they were noted to have inhuman features such as tails, paws and animal ears. However, the expedition members were brought to the main settlement in the island, and they were introduced to Vixettienne culture.

The Euthymian Isles, locally referred to as Vixette, was, by Vixettienne folklore, formed by The Mother of the Seas, a central figure in the local religion Tetralotoi. The Vixettienne people were reportedly brought to the islands, but after angering The Mother of the Seas, they were cursed to be cut off from the outside world for an unspecified amount of time. The Vixettienne were also cursed to be transformed into animals, wholly or partially, which explained the presence of humans with animal features and anthropomorphic animals.

After Sugaru was first discovered, subsequent expeditions were sent to the other Vixettienne islands: Vixette, Quincunx, Dubois, and Regia Centralis. Interest in Vixette increased amongst residents of both Dobraya and The Newlands, but contact with the Euthymian Isles was initially forbidden by the colonial administrations.

In 1729, the leader of The Euthymian Isles, Michael de Sanctis, requested protection from the colonial administration of Dobraya in the event of foreign intervention. After the Meetings of Vixette, the leaders came to an agreement where the Euthymian Isles would be vassalised by the colonial administration of Dobraya. The Euthymian Isles would receive military protection from the colony and free movement to and from the colony, but would be required to pay yearly tributes.

The vassalisation of the Euthymian Isles led to much movement between it and Dobraya: many Vixettiennes moved to Dobraya in search of a new environment and religious liberation, while most visitors from Dobraya to the Isles were often tourists. There were some negative sentiments towards the Vixettiennes within the colony as they were perceived as cultists and beast-lovers. However, the majority sentiment was one of curiosity and surprise. Communication between Dobraya and Vixette was hampered by the language barrier – the Vixettiennes spoke a completely different language – but as knowledge of the Vixettienne language was established, bilingual dictionaries and language guides would be written to facilitate communication.

===Anti-monarchist movements===
Throughout the eighteenth century, there were pockets of anti-monarchists throughout the colonies. This stemmed from the increasingly anti-monarchist sentiments present amongst newer waves of Twicetagrien settlers. These sentiments were more prevalent in Dobraya than The Newlands as the latter was home to many members of the nobility and royal family who supported the Twicetagrien crown. However, as badmouthing or protesting the monarchy was considered treason and punishable in Twicetagrien law, most of these sentiments were left unexpressed. Nevertheless, popular Dobrayan newspapers such as The Red Star and Dobraya Today were considerably more critical of the monarchy.

It was not until the late eighteenth century when anti-monarchist sentiments started to ramp up, largely due to unpopular austerity measures and culling of personal rights enacted by the monarchy. Many settlers who had fled the increasing economic woes and authoritarian measures in Twicetagria proper were deeply dissatisfied with the monarchy. However, due to the fear of breaking the law, most of their opposition to the monarchy manifested in the form of the arts. Many songs, poems, paintings and novels were written in what was considered the Golden Age of Doubeinese Art as a way to protest the monarchy's increasing grip on the colonies. Publishing houses, opera houses and galleries were often heavily scrutinised by the colonial administration for anti-monarchist sentiments, so most of these works were published and released independently.

The anti-monarchist movement in Dobraya is said to have been birthed from the prosecution and execution of a prominent critic, Igor Ryukov, who had fled to Rudagorod as a result of the monarchy allegedly ordering for his arrest. On May 17 1884, Ryukov was forcefully detained from his shared apartment. After a few days of interrogations and alleged torture, Ryukov was brought out to the public in Rudagorod's town square. He was publically flogged and humiliated, before being kept under captivity until his execution. The colonial administration's unusually harsh treatment of Ryukov sparked fierce anti-monarchist sentiments across Dobraya as people believed his treatment and execution were due to his political views. However, the ruling monarch at the time, King Liam IV, denied having ordered Ryukov's arrest, and ordered for the dismissal of both the oblast and city governor.

From Ryukov's death, settlers in Dobraya held increasingly negative opinions about the monarchy. Many settlers who had ties to or supported the monarchy fled to The Newlands which was more pro-monarchist.

==Increased instability (1800-1847)==
===The Purge (1811-1814)===
With the death of King Liam IV in 1800, his son Feodor II rose to the throne. King Feodor II was a polarising character as he had been the subject of many controversies before his ascension to the throne. There were rumours of his severe mistreatment of palace workers, usually for his own entertainment, and there were documented incidents of him ordering the destruction of the property of those he disliked. The royal family and nobility were reportedly divided with regards to their support of Feodor II's kinghood.

In 1811, Feodor II initiated The Purge, a country- and colony-wide manhunt for traitors and destabilisers of the Twicetagrien Empire. Most targets of The Purge were known critics of the monarchy and specifically Feodor II. However, the families of the targets were also implicated. As The Purge stretched on, Feodor II increasingly targetted people involved in the fine arts, publishers and anyone else who provided a medium for anti-monarchist rhetoric to be spread. Simultaneously, law enforcement was strengthened across Twicetagria and her colonies as the royal army was deployed to various parts of the empire.

Targets of The Purge would be publicised in a city's central square, and they would have a few days to surrender themselves to the local authorities. Their properties and possessions would be burnt, and they would be transported back to a random detention center in Twicetagria proper. The treatment of those who did not surrender themselves in time differed across each oblast and city. It was still standard for their properties and possessions to be burnt down, but they also received an additional punishment. The punishment ranged from public flogging, maiming or execution as the killing of Purge targets was not forbidden but actively encouraged. Some cities were more lenient on Purge targets as their governors were less supportive of Feodor II, but governors who supported Feodor II were often much harsher with their treatment of targets.

Many adherents and priests of the Tetralotoi faith in Vixette were also targetted by The Purge despite not having expressed any dissent towards Feodor II. This contributed to a secessionist movement in The Euthymia Isles, as well in many parts of Doubeia and The Newlands.

The Purge led to empire-wide mass discontent with Feodor II and the monarchy in general. What was once small pockets of anti-monarchist movements became large underground networks as many desired to be freed from The Purge and Feodor II's regime. There was also a schism within the royal family about Feodor II. Feodor II's brother, Gregory III, was imprisoned after speaking out against his brother's actions.

Scholars have speculated that The Purge was a tactic used by Feodor II to censor any dissent towards him and his rule, and it was also fueled by his distaste for writers and musicians. Informants within the monarchy reported that Feodor II was deeply unpopular amongst the royal family but loved by his father Liam IV, so Feodor II initiated The Purge as a way to protect his throne from opponents. The king was also reportedly fearful that the royal army would retaliate against him, so he had already initiated his own army purge a few months before the events of The Purge started.

===The Glass-breaker Movement===
The Glass-breaker Movement (Twicetagrien Russian: Разбивание Стекла, lit. "breaking glass") was an anti-monarchist movement in response to The Purge and Feodor II's rule. Other than The Purge, Feodor II's rule was marked with heavy political persecution, creative censorship, a large-scale overhaul of the empire's economy to cater to the growing precious metal trade and heavier military and royal presence in the colonies. Whilst many members of the movement were solely fueled by a desire to depose Feodor II, some held stronger anti-monarchist sentiments. Some questioned the royal family's inaction with regards to The Purge, as well as the morality of their high standard of living compared to the Twicetagrien commoner.

Not much is known about the movement's birth or the history behind its name. It is commonly thought that its name was coined as a way to signify the breaking of the glass ceiling imposed by the monarchy on the Twicetagrien people.

The movement mainly focused on providing a channel for anti-monarchist sentiments with an ultimate focus of deposing Feodor II. Many underground artists, authors and other members of the public shared and dispersed anti-monarchist media across the empire. Populist ideologies originating from outside of the empire were also disseminated across members of the movement. Apart from the aforementioned, members of the movement would also regularly harass supporters of the monarchy and any royal forces in the area. popular methods included theft, burglary and injuring the supporters. The mysterious deaths or injuries sustained by some pro-monarchists were also attributed to the movement, although no death has officially been linked to the movement.

There has been foreign involvement and support of the movement, primarily by the nation of Eristicea. Most foreign support came in the form of weapons. Despite the monarchy's attempts to regulate Twicetagrien borders to prevent the smuggling of weapons, Eristicean weapons routinely bypassed Twicetagrien security into the hands of the movement. However, there have been questions about the true motives of Eristicea behind supporting the movement. Whilst some saw the support as standing up against Feodor II's rule, others have suggested that the nation may have wanted to cause instability and potentially anarchy within the colonies.

Whilst there was popular support for the movement, criticism was present regarding the harassment of pro-monarchists as many innocent people and even other members of the movement were wrongly targetted. Furthermore, there was much internal disagreement on the movement's ultimate goal. Some wanted the complete abolishment of the monarchy, some the relegation of the monarchy to a ceremonial role, and others merely the deposal of Feodor II. Many imported ideologies were also heavily contested by members of the movement, with some arguing that they were distractions and would not succeed in Twicetagria.

Moles and monarchist insiders within the movement were common. They regularly fed information to the authorities who would impose crackdowns similar to The Purge. However, due to the sheer size of the movement, support for it was sustained until the fall of Twicetagria.

===Economic instability===
As Twicetagria's switched from an agriculture-based to a precious metals-based economy, both Dobraya and The Newlands would see ups and downs in its economy. Much of Dobraya suffered from economic downturns due to the fall in demand for its crops, and prices would fluctuate regularly, forming dissatisfaction amongst settlers. Mining-oriented oblasts such as Rudagorod and Chyorniy flourished during Feodor II's reign as they saw a boom in economic activity. Even though many economists warned that the "Metal Rush" would be temporary, these oblasts continued to prosper until the fall of Twicetagria.

==Fall of Twicetagria and independence (1847-1849)==
===Assassination of King Feodor II and Prince Mikhail===
On October 13, 1847, King Feodor II was reported missing. After a nationwide search, he was found dead in an unidentified canal in Twice Square, Twicetagria. As Feodor II died unmarried and childless, the throne would be handed over to his nephew Prince Mikhail, the son of the imprisoned Gregory III, as requested by Feodor II in his will. As Prince Mikhail was still underage at the time of Feodor II's death, a regency would rule in his stead until he became of age.

The royal family was split on the succession details. Whilst some supported Prince Mikhail's kinghood, many rejected it, instead regarding Queen Mother Lianne as the heir to the throne. Some despised Feodor II and did not wish for his will to be fulfilled. Furthermore, they were afraid that Prince Mikhail would be even more ruthless than Feodor II once the regency ended. As Gregory III was imprisoned for most of Mikhail's life, the latter had grown up under the care of Feodor II, and some feared Feodor II may have influenced Mikhail's thinking and opinions. Queen Mother Lianne also held much power and influence in all of Twicetagria, and she was a popular figure amongst the nobility.

On December 1, 1847, during the royal coronation of Prince Mikhail as king, he was shot dead whilst being transported to the Twice Palace. The assassination of King Mikhail caused mass hysteria across Twicetagria. In what was described as the "second coming of The Purge", many people were suspected of assassinating the new king. As many as three hundred suspects were raised, most of whom lived in Twice Square. Five suspects were independently murdered by a pro-monarchist lynch mob in Twice Square. The suspects included commoners and members of the nobility. Even though no one from the royal family was apprehended, many believe that the assassination was orchestrated by Queen Mother Lianne or one of her supporters.

===The Twicetagrien Revolution===
In the wake of King Mikhail's assassination, Queen Mother Lianne claimed the Twicetagrien throne, becoming the queen of Twicetagria. Her reign would not last, however, as the Twicetagrien Revolution would begin a day later.

The Twicetagrien Revolution was a loosely organised anti-monarchist revolt held across the Twicetagrien empire. Caused by a disdain of the monarchy and influence from foreign ideologies, participants in the Twicetagrien Revolution were looking to abolish the monarchy to establish a democratic state. On January 12, 1848, revolutionaries started to raise insurgencies across Twicetagria's major urban areas, including Twice Square. Many areas swiftly fell to rebel rule as the Royal Army was stretched thin and was running low in morale from The Purge. Many soldiers defaulted to the rebels or chose to resign from the Army. In some cities, mutinied troops killed their pro-monarchist leaders.

On January 25, Twice Square was attacked by revolutionaries. As the city housed the strongest of the Royal Army's troops and a large number of monarchist supporters, the uprising was met with much resistance. Nevertheless, popular support was overwhelming. The insurgency in Twice Square became a battle of attrition, and as the Royal Army in other parts of Twicetagria quickly fell to the revolutionaries, army morale was low. Furthermore, as anti-monarchist protests began to grow in frequency and size, many pro-monarchist supporters, including civilians and the nobility, fled to Dobraya and The Newlands. The revolutionaries were also supported by foreign sources both militarily and financially, allowing them to have the edge over the Royal Army in most places.

By March, most of Twicetagria proper had fallen to the revolutionaries with Twice Square remaining the monarchy's final bastion. The Royal Army troops in Twice Square was faced with ever-growing resistance from civilians and an alarming resignation rate. On March 29, the last troops surrendered to rebel forces. The next day, revolutionaries stormed the nobility's quarters, a segregated community housing Twicetagria's highest nobility. Most had already fled Twice Square, and those remaining were subject to inhumane treatment in the hands of the revolutionaries. The nobility was seen as supporters of the monarchy and implicit in the monarchy's mistreatment of civilians, so most revolutionaries did not support the nobility.

On April 1, the Royal Palace was broken into by revolutionaries. Most palace guards had surrendered themselves, and the revolutionaries began to look for Queen Lianne and other members of the royal family. The palace's interior was heavily defaced by the revolutionaries, with many artefacts, furniture and paintings being destroyed and walls vandalised. However, none of the members of the royal family were present in the palace. Some were found dead in the palace prison. The only surviving member of the royal family was Gregory III, but he was put to death by an unknown rebel. Most suspected that the rest of the royal family were in hiding in a secret compartment in the palace, but after exhausting all possible areas with the help of the palace guards, they remained missing. It was later revealed that most of the royal family, including Queen Lianne, had fled Twice Square for The Newlands prior to the rebel insurgency in Twice Square, but their whereabouts were unknown. The royal family never landed in The Newlands, and they were presumed to have perished on their journey.

===The Fall of Twicetagria and independence of her colonies===
With the absence of the royal family and a legal heir, the Twicetagrien throne was vacant and the monarchy was de facto dismantled. The power vacuum led to a power struggle amongst the rebels for control over Twicetagria. The rebels comprised many gangs, mercenaries, and city and oblast leaders, most of whom did not see eye to eye. Despite the democratic ambitions of the revolution, the Tsikyas gang, one of the largest and most powerful ones in Twicetagria, took control of the nation, having been the leaders of the insurgencies in Twice Square, importantly, and other urban areas. However, just after three days, on April 7, the Tsikyas leaders were killed by rival gangs. Twice Square became a battle ground for many of the rebel factions who sought to take control of the economic, political and cultural centre of Twicetagria. However, other areas in Twicetagria were not exempt from rebel infighting. Many urban areas controled by a single rebel group fundamentally operated as a dictatorship, with the group having absolute control.

The untenable and unsafe situation in Twicetagria proper led to the mass migration of 2.3 million Twicetagriens to both Dobraya and The Newlands. The large influx of civilians to the colonies led to a logistical disaster. Queensland was overwhelmed with new migrants, causing its housing and overcrowding situation to worsen. Even as migrants were redirected to other cities such as Gavany and Rudagorod, Dobraya, which bore the brunt of the migrations, did not have the adequate infrastructure to house them all at once.

Meanwhile, as The Newlands received fewer migrants, the situation was more manageable, and major urban areas such as Port Pomeranian and Chyorniy could still handle the increased load.

To deal with the overcrowding issues, the oblasts of Doubeia attempted different solutions. Some cities such as Rudagorod could afford to expand to cater to the migrants, especially since they were still in the midst of their rare metals rush. Other oblasts founded new settlements for the migrants. However, with little local support, many of these settlements failed to expand and were seen as unattractive options compared to the much more established existing cities. Cities in the north such as Queensland, Angelsk and Alexandria saw their populations nearly double as they were seen as popular destinations for settlers. Meanwhile, the south saw fewer migrants as they were hard to access from the larger population centres in the north.

With the absence of a ruling authority in Twicetagria, the colonial administrations of both Dobraya and The Newlands both decided to declare their independence from Twicetagria. Dobraya and The Newlands became independent nations on 27 August and 16 September 1849, respectively, with their respective capitals being Queensland and Port Pomeranian. However, the fate of the nations was still unknown. Talks were held between the two nations about a potential merger, whilst local authorities in Dobraya raised the possibility of a north-south split along the Lyev mountain range.

==Colonial structure==
The two colonies of Dobraya and The Newlands were governed by their respective colonial governors, the heads of the colonial administrations. Colonial administrations were in charge of a colony’s economy, internal security, infrastructure, judiciary system, and resident welfare, amongst other responsibilities. However, external security and foreign diplomacy came under the direct jurisdiction of the crown. Colonial governors were usually elected by the crown once every ten years, although it was common for governors to hold office for decades, even till their deaths. Despite a pledge of neutrality, the election of colonial governors was controversial as mostly members of the nobility loyal to the crown were selected. This was seen as a ploy to establish a colony’s loyalty to Twicetagria. Nevertheless, this system persisted until the end of Twicetagrien rule.

Colonies were divided into oblasts. Whilst Dobraya was originally governed directly from Queensland, as the colony expanded it became too large in area and population to be governed centrally. Oblast governors were chosen by the colonial governor, and this process was subject to similar suspicions as the election of colonial governors. Many believed only those loyal to the colonial governor were selected as oblast governors, and there were reports of bribery and blackmail to ensure one’s selection as an oblast governor. An oblast governor’s responsibilities were similar to that of the colonial governor’s, but the scope was limited to the individual oblast. Most oblasts usually had one central urban area to serve as its governing seat and oblast hub. Most of the oblast’s economic activities were conducted in these hubs. In the early days of Twicetagrien colonisation, the hubs were usually the largest urban areas in the oblast by population, but in later years, many non-hubs outpaced them in population growth.

===Oblasts of Dobraya===
All oblasts with the exception of Roga are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Queensland Oblast'''

Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

'''Angelsk Oblast'''

Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk City, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk City is known in the modern day as Angelos.

'''Gavany Oblast'''

Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany City is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

'''Krasnyezhsk Oblast'''

Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk City is known in the modern day as Crossnisck.

'''Lyevly Oblast'''

Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode. Lyevly is located close to the Lyev mountain range which stretched across the diameter of Dobraya. Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly City is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

'''Rudagorod Oblast'''

Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya. Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod City is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

'''Roga Oblast'''

Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Roga and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

'''Ruzhkov Oblast'''

Ruzhkov (Ружко́в, lit. “of Ruzhkov”) was located in the Lyev mountain range, serving as a gateway between the northern and southern portions of Dobraya. Due to its location, Ruzhkov was sparsely populated.

Ruzhkov Oblast is known in the modern day as The Russeland, and Ruzhkov City as Rostov.

'''Viksetsk Oblast'''

Viksetsk (Виксэ́цк, lit. “city of Vixette”) was named after the largest Euthymian Isle, Vixette. It was home to the largest Vixettienne population in Dobraya and the most Tetralotoi temples per capita. At first, the city served mainly as a hub for Vixettiennes to travel to and from Dobraya. Tourism would become an integral part of the city's economy due to its favourable weather.

Viksetsk City is known in the modern day as Saint Pixie.

'''Dryevyesinsk Oblast'''

Dryevyesinsk (Древеси́нск, lit. “timber city”) was famed for its lumbering and carpentry industries. It was the heart of Dobraya's lumbering industry due to its proximity to conifers and other trees suited for timber. Dryevyesinsk City sits on a massive aquifer. The city was also known for its unique architecture inspired by local and Twicetagrien carpentry.

Dryevyesinsk City is known in the modern day as Timberlake.

'''Arbatovo Oblast'''

Arbatovo (Арбато́во, lit. “of Arbatov”) was the southernmost oblast in Dobraya and the colony's main gateway to their neighbouring nation of Moladea. Nevertheless, there was no attested records of contact between Dobraya and Moladea. Arbatovo Oblast was unique as it was the only oblast whose administrative center was not located on the mainland. Arbatovo was known mostly for its desirable climate and sugar plantations along the coast. Arbatovo also received the most rainfall of any

Arbatovo City is known in the modern day as Saint Alberts.

===Oblasts of The Newlands===
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Port Pomeranian Oblast'''

Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

'''Chyorniy Oblast'''

Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

'''Byelaxolm Oblast'''

Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

'''New Tvoygrad Oblast'''

New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

'''Mosyland Oblast'''

Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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Doubeia:

The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 1850. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1849. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

===Winter of 1675===
The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold, and many Queensland residents accepted the temporary refugees. The crop failure caused a minor famine across Dobraya, but food from other less affected areas helped to supply the entire colony. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of civic-mindedness.

===Formation of oblasts===
In 1684, the oblasts of Dobraya were first established. Oblasts were roughly centred around a significant urban centre that served as its primate city. This was after complaints from residents of other urban areas about the colonial administration’s perceived favouritism of Queensland. Dobraya had grown to about half its current size by this point, and the crown deemed it too large to be fully governed by a single administration.

The first oblasts to form were Queensland, Angelsk, Gavany, Krasnyezhsk, Lyevly, Roga and Ruzhkov. They were named after the largest urban areas in the oblasts which were referred to as oblast hubs. After Twicetagrien colonisation, the oblasts and oblast hubs were often given separate names to disambiguate between them.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

By 1693, there were five oblasts formed in The Newlands: Port Pomeranian, Chyorniy, Byelaxolm, New Tvoygrad, and Mosyland. There would not be any new oblasts established thereafter as each colony would expand in area to cover the territorial gains made by The Newlands.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. Hostility was uncommon between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Growth and prosperity (18th century)==
===Southward expansion of Dobraya===
As cold winters continued to ravage crop plantations in Dobraya, the colonial administration sent an expedition south of the Lyev mountain range in search of warmer pastures in 1716. Up till then, the southern border of Dobraya had been the foothills leading to the Lyev mountains. Explorers reported flat terrain similar to that in the majority of Dobraya, but with the benefit of milder winters.

As a result, the colonial administration agreed to send a colonial charter south of Dobraya, and Rudagorod Oblast was first established. Soon after, the Dryevyesinsk Oblast would be founded further inland. Settlement rates were initially slow as people preferred the more established Dobraya and The Newlands oblasts. However, after ore and silver were discovered in Rudagorod and Dryevyesinsk Oblasts, there was a sharp uptick in settlers seeking to profit from the newly unearthed minerals. As promises of milder winters and similarly fertile land in the southern oblasts spread amongst farmers in Dobraya, there was a significant migration from the northern to the southern oblasts, especially those from Lyevly and Krasnyezhsk.

===Discovery and vassalisation of The Euthymian Isles===
During an expedition chartered by the colonial administration of Dobraya in 1725, they encountered unchartered territory in the sea bounded by the two colonies. The territory turned out to be the Vixettienne island of Sugaru, and this marked the first point of contact between The Euthymian Archipelago and the outside world for more than three thousand years.

Members of the expedition first encountered the Vixettiennes of Sugaru Island when the expedition members disembarked on a beach to rest and explore the island. Despite limited contact between Vixette and other parts of Esportiva, the Vixettiennes remained resilient against any potential diseases the Dobrayan expedition members may have carried. The Vixettiennes were first thought to be members of a cult, and they were noted to have inhuman features such as tails, paws and animal ears. However, the expedition members were brought to the main settlement in the island, and they were introduced to Vixettienne culture.

The Euthymian Isles, locally referred to as Vixette, was, by Vixettienne folklore, formed by The Mother of the Seas, a central figure in the local religion Tetralotoi. The Vixettienne people were reportedly brought to the islands, but after angering The Mother of the Seas, they were cursed to be cut off from the outside world for an unspecified amount of time. The Vixettienne were also cursed to be transformed into animals, wholly or partially, which explained the presence of humans with animal features and anthropomorphic animals.

After Sugaru was first discovered, subsequent expeditions were sent to the other Vixettienne islands: Vixette, Quincunx, Dubois, and Regia Centralis. Interest in Vixette increased amongst residents of both Dobraya and The Newlands, but contact with the Euthymian Isles was initially forbidden by the colonial administrations.

In 1729, the leader of The Euthymian Isles, Michael de Sanctis, requested protection from the colonial administration of Dobraya in the event of foreign intervention. After the Meetings of Vixette, the leaders came to an agreement where the Euthymian Isles would be vassalised by the colonial administration of Dobraya. The Euthymian Isles would receive military protection from the colony and free movement to and from the colony, but would be required to pay yearly tributes.

The vassalisation of the Euthymian Isles led to much movement between it and Dobraya: many Vixettiennes moved to Dobraya in search of a new environment and religious liberation, while most visitors from Dobraya to the Isles were often tourists. There were some negative sentiments towards the Vixettiennes within the colony as they were perceived as cultists and beast-lovers. However, the majority sentiment was one of curiosity and surprise. Communication between Dobraya and Vixette was hampered by the language barrier – the Vixettiennes spoke a completely different language – but as knowledge of the Vixettienne language was established, bilingual dictionaries and language guides would be written to facilitate communication.

===Anti-monarchist movements===
Throughout the eighteenth century, there were pockets of anti-monarchists throughout the colonies. This stemmed from the increasingly anti-monarchist sentiments present amongst newer waves of Twicetagrien settlers. These sentiments were more prevalent in Dobraya than The Newlands as the latter was home to many members of the nobility and royal family who supported the Twicetagrien crown. However, as badmouthing or protesting the monarchy was considered treason and punishable in Twicetagrien law, most of these sentiments were left unexpressed. Nevertheless, popular Dobrayan newspapers such as The Red Star and Dobraya Today were considerably more critical of the monarchy.

It was not until the late eighteenth century when anti-monarchist sentiments started to ramp up, largely due to unpopular austerity measures and culling of personal rights enacted by the monarchy. Many settlers who had fled the increasing economic woes and authoritarian measures in Twicetagria proper were deeply dissatisfied with the monarchy. However, due to the fear of breaking the law, most of their opposition to the monarchy manifested in the form of the arts. Many songs, poems, paintings and novels were written in what was considered the Golden Age of Doubeinese Art as a way to protest the monarchy's increasing grip on the colonies. Publishing houses, opera houses and galleries were often heavily scrutinised by the colonial administration for anti-monarchist sentiments, so most of these works were published and released independently.

The anti-monarchist movement in Dobraya is said to have been birthed from the prosecution and execution of a prominent critic, Igor Ryukov, who had fled to Rudagorod as a result of the monarchy allegedly ordering for his arrest. On May 17 1884, Ryukov was forcefully detained from his shared apartment. After a few days of interrogations and alleged torture, Ryukov was brought out to the public in Rudagorod's town square. He was publically flogged and humiliated, before being kept under captivity until his execution. The colonial administration's unusually harsh treatment of Ryukov sparked fierce anti-monarchist sentiments across Dobraya as people believed his treatment and execution were due to his political views. However, the ruling monarch at the time, King Liam IV, denied having ordered Ryukov's arrest, and ordered for the dismissal of both the oblast and city governor.

From Ryukov's death, settlers in Dobraya held increasingly negative opinions about the monarchy. Many settlers who had ties to or supported the monarchy fled to The Newlands which was more pro-monarchist.

==Increased instability (1800-1847)==
===The Purge (1811-1814)===
With the death of King Liam IV in 1800, his son Feodor II rose to the throne. King Feodor II was a polarising character as he had been the subject of many controversies before his ascension to the throne. There were rumours of his severe mistreatment of palace workers, usually for his own entertainment, and there were documented incidents of him ordering the destruction of the property of those he disliked. The royal family and nobility were reportedly divided with regards to their support of Feodor II's kinghood.

In 1811, Feodor II initiated The Purge, a country- and colony-wide manhunt for traitors and destabilisers of the Twicetagrien Empire. Most targets of The Purge were known critics of the monarchy and specifically Feodor II. However, the families of the targets were also implicated. As The Purge stretched on, Feodor II increasingly targetted people involved in the fine arts, publishers and anyone else who provided a medium for anti-monarchist rhetoric to be spread. Simultaneously, law enforcement was strengthened across Twicetagria and her colonies as the royal army was deployed to various parts of the empire.

Targets of The Purge would be publicised in a city's central square, and they would have a few days to surrender themselves to the local authorities. Their properties and possessions would be burnt, and they would be transported back to a random detention center in Twicetagria proper. The treatment of those who did not surrender themselves in time differed across each oblast and city. It was still standard for their properties and possessions to be burnt down, but they also received an additional punishment. The punishment ranged from public flogging, maiming or execution as the killing of Purge targets was not forbidden but actively encouraged. Some cities were more lenient on Purge targets as their governors were less supportive of Feodor II, but governors who supported Feodor II were often much harsher with their treatment of targets.

Many adherents and priests of the Tetralotoi faith in Vixette were also targetted by The Purge despite not having expressed any dissent towards Feodor II. This contributed to a secessionist movement in The Euthymia Isles, as well in many parts of Doubeia and The Newlands.

The Purge led to empire-wide mass discontent with Feodor II and the monarchy in general. What was once small pockets of anti-monarchist movements became large underground networks as many desired to be freed from The Purge and Feodor II's regime. There was also a schism within the royal family about Feodor II. Feodor II's brother, Gregory III, was imprisoned after speaking out against his brother's actions.

Scholars have speculated that The Purge was a tactic used by Feodor II to censor any dissent towards him and his rule, and it was also fueled by his distaste for writers and musicians. Informants within the monarchy reported that Feodor II was deeply unpopular amongst the royal family but loved by his father Liam IV, so Feodor II initiated The Purge as a way to protect his throne from opponents. The king was also reportedly fearful that the royal army would retaliate against him, so he had already initiated his own army purge a few months before the events of The Purge started.

===The Glass-breaker Movement===
The Glass-breaker Movement (Twicetagrien Russian: Разбивание Стекла, lit. "breaking glass") was an anti-monarchist movement in response to The Purge and Feodor II's rule. Other than The Purge, Feodor II's rule was marked with heavy political persecution, creative censorship, a large-scale overhaul of the empire's economy to cater to the growing precious metal trade and heavier military and royal presence in the colonies. Whilst many members of the movement were solely fueled by a desire to depose Feodor II, some held stronger anti-monarchist sentiments. Some questioned the royal family's inaction with regards to The Purge, as well as the morality of their high standard of living compared to the Twicetagrien commoner.

Not much is known about the movement's birth or the history behind its name. It is commonly thought that its name was coined as a way to signify the breaking of the glass ceiling imposed by the monarchy on the Twicetagrien people.

The movement mainly focused on providing a channel for anti-monarchist sentiments with an ultimate focus of deposing Feodor II. Many underground artists, authors and other members of the public shared and dispersed anti-monarchist media across the empire. Populist ideologies originating from outside of the empire were also disseminated across members of the movement. Apart from the aforementioned, members of the movement would also regularly harass supporters of the monarchy and any royal forces in the area. popular methods included theft, burglary and injuring the supporters. The mysterious deaths or injuries sustained by some pro-monarchists were also attributed to the movement, although no death has officially been linked to the movement.

There has been foreign involvement and support of the movement, primarily by the nation of Eristicea. Most foreign support came in the form of weapons. Despite the monarchy's attempts to regulate Twicetagrien borders to prevent the smuggling of weapons, Eristicean weapons routinely bypassed Twicetagrien security into the hands of the movement. However, there have been questions about the true motives of Eristicea behind supporting the movement. Whilst some saw the support as standing up against Feodor II's rule, others have suggested that the nation may have wanted to cause instability and potentially anarchy within the colonies.

Whilst there was popular support for the movement, criticism was present regarding the harassment of pro-monarchists as many innocent people and even other members of the movement were wrongly targetted. Furthermore, there was much internal disagreement on the movement's ultimate goal. Some wanted the complete abolishment of the monarchy, some the relegation of the monarchy to a ceremonial role, and others merely the deposal of Feodor II. Many imported ideologies were also heavily contested by members of the movement, with some arguing that they were distractions and would not succeed in Twicetagria.

Moles and monarchist insiders within the movement were common. They regularly fed information to the authorities who would impose crackdowns similar to The Purge. However, due to the sheer size of the movement, support for it was sustained until the fall of Twicetagria.

===Economic instability===
As Twicetagria's switched from an agriculture-based to a precious metals-based economy, both Dobraya and The Newlands would see ups and downs in its economy. Much of Dobraya suffered from economic downturns due to the fall in demand for its crops, and prices would fluctuate regularly, forming dissatisfaction amongst settlers. Mining-oriented oblasts such as Rudagorod and Chyorniy flourished during Feodor II's reign as they saw a boom in economic activity. Even though many economists warned that the "Metal Rush" would be temporary, these oblasts continued to prosper until the fall of Twicetagria.

==Fall of Twicetagria and independence (1847-1849)==
===Assassination of King Feodor II and Prince Mikhail===
On October 13, 1847, King Feodor II was reported missing. After a nationwide search, he was found dead in an unidentified canal in Twice Square, Twicetagria. As Feodor II died unmarried and childless, the throne would be handed over to his nephew Prince Mikhail, the son of the imprisoned Gregory III, as requested by Feodor II in his will. As Prince Mikhail was still underage at the time of Feodor II's death, a regency would rule in his stead until he became of age.

The royal family was split on the succession details. Whilst some supported Prince Mikhail's kinghood, many rejected it, instead regarding Queen Mother Lianne as the heir to the throne. Some despised Feodor II and did not wish for his will to be fulfilled. Furthermore, they were afraid that Prince Mikhail would be even more ruthless than Feodor II once the regency ended. As Gregory III was imprisoned for most of Mikhail's life, the latter had grown up under the care of Feodor II, and some feared Feodor II may have influenced Mikhail's thinking and opinions. Queen Mother Lianne also held much power and influence in all of Twicetagria, and she was a popular figure amongst the nobility.

On December 1, 1847, during the royal coronation of Prince Mikhail as king, he was shot dead whilst being transported to the Twice Palace. The assassination of King Mikhail caused mass hysteria across Twicetagria. In what was described as the "second coming of The Purge", many people were suspected of assassinating the new king. As many as three hundred suspects were raised, most of whom lived in Twice Square. Five suspects were independently murdered by a pro-monarchist lynch mob in Twice Square. The suspects included commoners and members of the nobility. Even though no one from the royal family was apprehended, many believe that the assassination was orchestrated by Queen Mother Lianne or one of her supporters.

===The Twicetagrien Revolution===
In the wake of King Mikhail's assassination, Queen Mother Lianne claimed the Twicetagrien throne, becoming the queen of Twicetagria. Her reign would not last, however, as the Twicetagrien Revolution would begin a day later.

The Twicetagrien Revolution was a loosely organised anti-monarchist revolt held across the Twicetagrien empire. Caused by a disdain of the monarchy and influence from foreign ideologies, participants in the Twicetagrien Revolution were looking to abolish the monarchy to establish a democratic state. On January 12, 1848, revolutionaries started to raise insurgencies across Twicetagria's major urban areas, including Twice Square. Many areas swiftly fell to rebel rule as the Royal Army was stretched thin and was running low in morale from The Purge. Many soldiers defaulted to the rebels or chose to resign from the Army. In some cities, mutinied troops killed their pro-monarchist leaders.

On January 25, Twice Square was attacked by revolutionaries. As the city housed the strongest of the Royal Army's troops and a large number of monarchist supporters, the uprising was met with much resistance. Nevertheless, popular support was overwhelming. The insurgency in Twice Square became a battle of attrition, and as the Royal Army in other parts of Twicetagria quickly fell to the revolutionaries, army morale was low. Furthermore, as anti-monarchist protests began to grow in frequency and size, many pro-monarchist supporters, including civilians and the nobility, fled to Dobraya and The Newlands. The revolutionaries were also supported by foreign sources both militarily and financially, allowing them to have the edge over the Royal Army in most places.

By March, most of Twicetagria proper had fallen to the revolutionaries with Twice Square remaining the monarchy's final bastion. The Royal Army troops in Twice Square was faced with ever-growing resistance from civilians and an alarming resignation rate. On March 29, the last troops surrendered to rebel forces. The next day, revolutionaries stormed the nobility's quarters, a segregated community housing Twicetagria's highest nobility. Most had already fled Twice Square, and those remaining were subject to inhumane treatment in the hands of the revolutionaries. The nobility was seen as supporters of the monarchy and implicit in the monarchy's mistreatment of civilians, so most revolutionaries did not support the nobility.

On April 1, the Royal Palace was broken into by revolutionaries. Most palace guards had surrendered themselves, and the revolutionaries began to look for Queen Lianne and other members of the royal family. The palace's interior was heavily defaced by the revolutionaries, with many artefacts, furniture and paintings being destroyed and walls vandalised. However, none of the members of the royal family were present in the palace. Some were found dead in the palace prison. The only surviving member of the royal family was Gregory III, but he was put to death by an unknown rebel. Most suspected that the rest of the royal family were in hiding in a secret compartment in the palace, but after exhausting all possible areas with the help of the palace guards, they remained missing. It was later revealed that most of the royal family, including Queen Lianne, had fled Twice Square for The Newlands prior to the rebel insurgency in Twice Square, but their whereabouts were unknown. The royal family never landed in The Newlands, and they were presumed to have perished on their journey.

===The Fall of Twicetagria and independence of her colonies===
With the absence of the royal family and a legal heir, the Twicetagrien throne was vacant and the monarchy was de facto dismantled. The power vacuum led to a power struggle amongst the rebels for control over Twicetagria. The rebels comprised many gangs, mercenaries, and city and oblast leaders, most of whom did not see eye to eye. Despite the democratic ambitions of the revolution, the Tsikyas gang, one of the largest and most powerful ones in Twicetagria, took control of the nation, having been the leaders of the insurgencies in Twice Square, importantly, and other urban areas. However, just after three days, on April 7, the Tsikyas leaders were killed by rival gangs. Twice Square became a battle ground for many of the rebel factions who sought to take control of the economic, political and cultural centre of Twicetagria. However, other areas in Twicetagria were not exempt from rebel infighting. Many urban areas controled by a single rebel group fundamentally operated as a dictatorship, with the group having absolute control.

The untenable and unsafe situation in Twicetagria proper led to the mass migration of 2.3 million Twicetagriens to both Dobraya and The Newlands. The large influx of civilians to the colonies led to a logistical disaster. Queensland was overwhelmed with new migrants, causing its housing and overcrowding situation to worsen. Even as migrants were redirected to other cities such as Gavany and Rudagorod, Dobraya, which bore the brunt of the migrations, did not have the adequate infrastructure to house them all at once.

Meanwhile, as The Newlands received fewer migrants, the situation was more manageable, and major urban areas such as Port Pomeranian and Chyorniy could still handle the increased load.

To deal with the overcrowding issues, the oblasts of Doubeia attempted different solutions. Some cities such as Rudagorod could afford to expand to cater to the migrants, especially since they were still in the midst of their rare metals rush. Other oblasts founded new settlements for the migrants. However, with little local support, many of these settlements failed to expand and were seen as unattractive options compared to the much more established existing cities. Cities in the north such as Queensland, Angelsk and Alexandria saw their populations nearly double as they were seen as popular destinations for settlers. Meanwhile, the south saw fewer migrants as they were hard to access from the larger population centres in the north.

With the absence of a ruling authority in Twicetagria, the colonial administrations of both Dobraya and The Newlands both decided to declare their independence from Twicetagria. Dobraya and The Newlands became independent nations on 27 August and 16 September 1849, respectively, with their respective capitals being Queensland and Port Pomeranian. However, the fate of the nations was still unknown. Talks were held between the two nations about a potential merger, whilst local authorities in Dobraya raised the possibility of a north-south split along the Lyev mountain range.

==Colonial structure==
The two colonies of Dobraya and The Newlands were governed by their respective colonial governors, the heads of the colonial administrations. Colonial administrations were in charge of a colony’s economy, internal security, infrastructure, judiciary system, and resident welfare, amongst other responsibilities. However, external security and foreign diplomacy came under the direct jurisdiction of the crown. Colonial governors were usually elected by the crown once every ten years, although it was common for governors to hold office for decades, even till their deaths. Despite a pledge of neutrality, the election of colonial governors was controversial as mostly members of the nobility loyal to the crown were selected. This was seen as a ploy to establish a colony’s loyalty to Twicetagria. Nevertheless, this system persisted until the end of Twicetagrien rule.

Colonies were divided into oblasts. Whilst Dobraya was originally governed directly from Queensland, as the colony expanded it became too large in area and population to be governed centrally. Oblast governors were chosen by the colonial governor, and this process was subject to similar suspicions as the election of colonial governors. Many believed only those loyal to the colonial governor were selected as oblast governors, and there were reports of bribery and blackmail to ensure one’s selection as an oblast governor. An oblast governor’s responsibilities were similar to that of the colonial governor’s, but the scope was limited to the individual oblast. Most oblasts usually had one central urban area to serve as its governing seat and oblast hub. Most of the oblast’s economic activities were conducted in these hubs. In the early days of Twicetagrien colonisation, the hubs were usually the largest urban areas in the oblast by population, but in later years, many non-hubs outpaced them in population growth.

===Oblasts of Dobraya===
All oblasts with the exception of Roga are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Queensland Oblast'''

Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

'''Angelsk Oblast'''

Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk City, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk City is known in the modern day as Angelos.

'''Gavany Oblast'''

Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany City is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

'''Krasnyezhsk Oblast'''

Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk City is known in the modern day as Crossnisck.

'''Lyevly Oblast'''

Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode. Lyevly is located close to the Lyev mountain range which stretched across the diameter of Dobraya. Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly City is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

'''Rudagorod Oblast'''

Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya. Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod City is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

'''Roga Oblast'''

Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Roga and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

'''Ruzhkov Oblast'''

Ruzhkov (Ружко́в, lit. “of Ruzhkov”) was located in the Lyev mountain range, serving as a gateway between the northern and southern portions of Dobraya. Due to its location, Ruzhkov was sparsely populated.

Ruzhkov Oblast is known in the modern day as The Russeland, and Ruzhkov City as Rostov.

'''Viksetsk Oblast'''

Viksetsk (Виксэ́цк, lit. “city of Vixette”) was named after the largest Euthymian Isle, Vixette. It was home to the largest Vixettienne population in Dobraya and the most Tetralotoi temples per capita. At first, the city served mainly as a hub for Vixettiennes to travel to and from Dobraya. Tourism would become an integral part of the city's economy due to its favourable weather.

Viksetsk City is known in the modern day as Saint Pixie.

'''Dryevyesinsk Oblast'''

Dryevyesinsk (Древеси́нск, lit. “timber city”) was famed for its lumbering and carpentry industries. It was the heart of Dobraya's lumbering industry due to its proximity to conifers and other trees suited for timber. Dryevyesinsk City sits on a massive aquifer. The city was also known for its unique architecture inspired by local and Twicetagrien carpentry.

Dryevyesinsk City is known in the modern day as Timberlake.

'''Arbatovo Oblast'''

Arbatovo (Арбато́во, lit. “of Arbatov”) was the southernmost oblast in Dobraya and the colony's main gateway to their neighbouring nation of Moladea. Nevertheless, there was no attested records of contact between Dobraya and Moladea. Arbatovo Oblast was unique as it was the only oblast whose administrative center was not located on the mainland. Arbatovo was known mostly for its desirable climate and sugar plantations along the coast. Arbatovo also received the most rainfall of any

Arbatovo City is known in the modern day as Saint Alberts.

===Oblasts of The Newlands===
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Port Pomeranian Oblast'''

Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

'''Chyorniy Oblast'''

Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

'''Byelaxolm Oblast'''

Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

'''New Tvoygrad Oblast'''

New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

'''Mosyland Oblast'''

Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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Doubeia: /* The Twicetagrien Revolution */

The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 1850. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

===Winter of 1675===
The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold, and many Queensland residents accepted the temporary refugees. The crop failure caused a minor famine across Dobraya, but food from other less affected areas helped to supply the entire colony. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of civic-mindedness.

===Formation of oblasts===
In 1684, the oblasts of Dobraya were first established. Oblasts were roughly centred around a significant urban centre that served as its primate city. This was after complaints from residents of other urban areas about the colonial administration’s perceived favouritism of Queensland. Dobraya had grown to about half its current size by this point, and the crown deemed it too large to be fully governed by a single administration.

The first oblasts to form were Queensland, Angelsk, Gavany, Krasnyezhsk, Lyevly, Roga and Ruzhkov. They were named after the largest urban areas in the oblasts which were referred to as oblast hubs. After Twicetagrien colonisation, the oblasts and oblast hubs were often given separate names to disambiguate between them.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

By 1693, there were five oblasts formed in The Newlands: Port Pomeranian, Chyorniy, Byelaxolm, New Tvoygrad, and Mosyland. There would not be any new oblasts established thereafter as each colony would expand in area to cover the territorial gains made by The Newlands.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. Hostility was uncommon between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Growth and prosperity (18th century)==
===Southward expansion of Dobraya===
As cold winters continued to ravage crop plantations in Dobraya, the colonial administration sent an expedition south of the Lyev mountain range in search of warmer pastures in 1716. Up till then, the southern border of Dobraya had been the foothills leading to the Lyev mountains. Explorers reported flat terrain similar to that in the majority of Dobraya, but with the benefit of milder winters.

As a result, the colonial administration agreed to send a colonial charter south of Dobraya, and Rudagorod Oblast was first established. Soon after, the Dryevyesinsk Oblast would be founded further inland. Settlement rates were initially slow as people preferred the more established Dobraya and The Newlands oblasts. However, after ore and silver were discovered in Rudagorod and Dryevyesinsk Oblasts, there was a sharp uptick in settlers seeking to profit from the newly unearthed minerals. As promises of milder winters and similarly fertile land in the southern oblasts spread amongst farmers in Dobraya, there was a significant migration from the northern to the southern oblasts, especially those from Lyevly and Krasnyezhsk.

===Discovery and vassalisation of The Euthymian Isles===
During an expedition chartered by the colonial administration of Dobraya in 1725, they encountered unchartered territory in the sea bounded by the two colonies. The territory turned out to be the Vixettienne island of Sugaru, and this marked the first point of contact between The Euthymian Archipelago and the outside world for more than three thousand years.

Members of the expedition first encountered the Vixettiennes of Sugaru Island when the expedition members disembarked on a beach to rest and explore the island. Despite limited contact between Vixette and other parts of Esportiva, the Vixettiennes remained resilient against any potential diseases the Dobrayan expedition members may have carried. The Vixettiennes were first thought to be members of a cult, and they were noted to have inhuman features such as tails, paws and animal ears. However, the expedition members were brought to the main settlement in the island, and they were introduced to Vixettienne culture.

The Euthymian Isles, locally referred to as Vixette, was, by Vixettienne folklore, formed by The Mother of the Seas, a central figure in the local religion Tetralotoi. The Vixettienne people were reportedly brought to the islands, but after angering The Mother of the Seas, they were cursed to be cut off from the outside world for an unspecified amount of time. The Vixettienne were also cursed to be transformed into animals, wholly or partially, which explained the presence of humans with animal features and anthropomorphic animals.

After Sugaru was first discovered, subsequent expeditions were sent to the other Vixettienne islands: Vixette, Quincunx, Dubois, and Regia Centralis. Interest in Vixette increased amongst residents of both Dobraya and The Newlands, but contact with the Euthymian Isles was initially forbidden by the colonial administrations.

In 1729, the leader of The Euthymian Isles, Michael de Sanctis, requested protection from the colonial administration of Dobraya in the event of foreign intervention. After the Meetings of Vixette, the leaders came to an agreement where the Euthymian Isles would be vassalised by the colonial administration of Dobraya. The Euthymian Isles would receive military protection from the colony and free movement to and from the colony, but would be required to pay yearly tributes.

The vassalisation of the Euthymian Isles led to much movement between it and Dobraya: many Vixettiennes moved to Dobraya in search of a new environment and religious liberation, while most visitors from Dobraya to the Isles were often tourists. There were some negative sentiments towards the Vixettiennes within the colony as they were perceived as cultists and beast-lovers. However, the majority sentiment was one of curiosity and surprise. Communication between Dobraya and Vixette was hampered by the language barrier – the Vixettiennes spoke a completely different language – but as knowledge of the Vixettienne language was established, bilingual dictionaries and language guides would be written to facilitate communication.

===Anti-monarchist movements===
Throughout the eighteenth century, there were pockets of anti-monarchists throughout the colonies. This stemmed from the increasingly anti-monarchist sentiments present amongst newer waves of Twicetagrien settlers. These sentiments were more prevalent in Dobraya than The Newlands as the latter was home to many members of the nobility and royal family who supported the Twicetagrien crown. However, as badmouthing or protesting the monarchy was considered treason and punishable in Twicetagrien law, most of these sentiments were left unexpressed. Nevertheless, popular Dobrayan newspapers such as The Red Star and Dobraya Today were considerably more critical of the monarchy.

It was not until the late eighteenth century when anti-monarchist sentiments started to ramp up, largely due to unpopular austerity measures and culling of personal rights enacted by the monarchy. Many settlers who had fled the increasing economic woes and authoritarian measures in Twicetagria proper were deeply dissatisfied with the monarchy. However, due to the fear of breaking the law, most of their opposition to the monarchy manifested in the form of the arts. Many songs, poems, paintings and novels were written in what was considered the Golden Age of Doubeinese Art as a way to protest the monarchy's increasing grip on the colonies. Publishing houses, opera houses and galleries were often heavily scrutinised by the colonial administration for anti-monarchist sentiments, so most of these works were published and released independently.

The anti-monarchist movement in Dobraya is said to have been birthed from the prosecution and execution of a prominent critic, Igor Ryukov, who had fled to Rudagorod as a result of the monarchy allegedly ordering for his arrest. On May 17 1884, Ryukov was forcefully detained from his shared apartment. After a few days of interrogations and alleged torture, Ryukov was brought out to the public in Rudagorod's town square. He was publically flogged and humiliated, before being kept under captivity until his execution. The colonial administration's unusually harsh treatment of Ryukov sparked fierce anti-monarchist sentiments across Dobraya as people believed his treatment and execution were due to his political views. However, the ruling monarch at the time, King Liam IV, denied having ordered Ryukov's arrest, and ordered for the dismissal of both the oblast and city governor.

From Ryukov's death, settlers in Dobraya held increasingly negative opinions about the monarchy. Many settlers who had ties to or supported the monarchy fled to The Newlands which was more pro-monarchist.

==Increased instability (1800-1847)==
===The Purge (1811-1814)===
With the death of King Liam IV in 1800, his son Feodor II rose to the throne. King Feodor II was a polarising character as he had been the subject of many controversies before his ascension to the throne. There were rumours of his severe mistreatment of palace workers, usually for his own entertainment, and there were documented incidents of him ordering the destruction of the property of those he disliked. The royal family and nobility were reportedly divided with regards to their support of Feodor II's kinghood.

In 1811, Feodor II initiated The Purge, a country- and colony-wide manhunt for traitors and destabilisers of the Twicetagrien Empire. Most targets of The Purge were known critics of the monarchy and specifically Feodor II. However, the families of the targets were also implicated. As The Purge stretched on, Feodor II increasingly targetted people involved in the fine arts, publishers and anyone else who provided a medium for anti-monarchist rhetoric to be spread. Simultaneously, law enforcement was strengthened across Twicetagria and her colonies as the royal army was deployed to various parts of the empire.

Targets of The Purge would be publicised in a city's central square, and they would have a few days to surrender themselves to the local authorities. Their properties and possessions would be burnt, and they would be transported back to a random detention center in Twicetagria proper. The treatment of those who did not surrender themselves in time differed across each oblast and city. It was still standard for their properties and possessions to be burnt down, but they also received an additional punishment. The punishment ranged from public flogging, maiming or execution as the killing of Purge targets was not forbidden but actively encouraged. Some cities were more lenient on Purge targets as their governors were less supportive of Feodor II, but governors who supported Feodor II were often much harsher with their treatment of targets.

Many adherents and priests of the Tetralotoi faith in Vixette were also targetted by The Purge despite not having expressed any dissent towards Feodor II. This contributed to a secessionist movement in The Euthymia Isles, as well in many parts of Doubeia and The Newlands.

The Purge led to empire-wide mass discontent with Feodor II and the monarchy in general. What was once small pockets of anti-monarchist movements became large underground networks as many desired to be freed from The Purge and Feodor II's regime. There was also a schism within the royal family about Feodor II. Feodor II's brother, Gregory III, was imprisoned after speaking out against his brother's actions.

Scholars have speculated that The Purge was a tactic used by Feodor II to censor any dissent towards him and his rule, and it was also fueled by his distaste for writers and musicians. Informants within the monarchy reported that Feodor II was deeply unpopular amongst the royal family but loved by his father Liam IV, so Feodor II initiated The Purge as a way to protect his throne from opponents. The king was also reportedly fearful that the royal army would retaliate against him, so he had already initiated his own army purge a few months before the events of The Purge started.

===The Glass-breaker Movement===
The Glass-breaker Movement (Twicetagrien Russian: Разбивание Стекла, lit. "breaking glass") was an anti-monarchist movement in response to The Purge and Feodor II's rule. Other than The Purge, Feodor II's rule was marked with heavy political persecution, creative censorship, a large-scale overhaul of the empire's economy to cater to the growing precious metal trade and heavier military and royal presence in the colonies. Whilst many members of the movement were solely fueled by a desire to depose Feodor II, some held stronger anti-monarchist sentiments. Some questioned the royal family's inaction with regards to The Purge, as well as the morality of their high standard of living compared to the Twicetagrien commoner.

Not much is known about the movement's birth or the history behind its name. It is commonly thought that its name was coined as a way to signify the breaking of the glass ceiling imposed by the monarchy on the Twicetagrien people.

The movement mainly focused on providing a channel for anti-monarchist sentiments with an ultimate focus of deposing Feodor II. Many underground artists, authors and other members of the public shared and dispersed anti-monarchist media across the empire. Populist ideologies originating from outside of the empire were also disseminated across members of the movement. Apart from the aforementioned, members of the movement would also regularly harass supporters of the monarchy and any royal forces in the area. popular methods included theft, burglary and injuring the supporters. The mysterious deaths or injuries sustained by some pro-monarchists were also attributed to the movement, although no death has officially been linked to the movement.

There has been foreign involvement and support of the movement, primarily by the nation of Eristicea. Most foreign support came in the form of weapons. Despite the monarchy's attempts to regulate Twicetagrien borders to prevent the smuggling of weapons, Eristicean weapons routinely bypassed Twicetagrien security into the hands of the movement. However, there have been questions about the true motives of Eristicea behind supporting the movement. Whilst some saw the support as standing up against Feodor II's rule, others have suggested that the nation may have wanted to cause instability and potentially anarchy within the colonies.

Whilst there was popular support for the movement, criticism was present regarding the harassment of pro-monarchists as many innocent people and even other members of the movement were wrongly targetted. Furthermore, there was much internal disagreement on the movement's ultimate goal. Some wanted the complete abolishment of the monarchy, some the relegation of the monarchy to a ceremonial role, and others merely the deposal of Feodor II. Many imported ideologies were also heavily contested by members of the movement, with some arguing that they were distractions and would not succeed in Twicetagria.

Moles and monarchist insiders within the movement were common. They regularly fed information to the authorities who would impose crackdowns similar to The Purge. However, due to the sheer size of the movement, support for it was sustained until the fall of Twicetagria.

===Economic instability===
As Twicetagria's switched from an agriculture-based to a precious metals-based economy, both Dobraya and The Newlands would see ups and downs in its economy. Much of Dobraya suffered from economic downturns due to the fall in demand for its crops, and prices would fluctuate regularly, forming dissatisfaction amongst settlers. Mining-oriented oblasts such as Rudagorod and Chyorniy flourished during Feodor II's reign as they saw a boom in economic activity. Even though many economists warned that the "Metal Rush" would be temporary, these oblasts continued to prosper until the fall of Twicetagria.

==Fall of Twicetagria and independence (1847-1849)==
===Assassination of King Feodor II and Prince Mikhail===
On October 13, 1847, King Feodor II was reported missing. After a nationwide search, he was found dead in an unidentified canal in Twice Square, Twicetagria. As Feodor II died unmarried and childless, the throne would be handed over to his nephew Prince Mikhail, the son of the imprisoned Gregory III, as requested by Feodor II in his will. As Prince Mikhail was still underage at the time of Feodor II's death, a regency would rule in his stead until he became of age.

The royal family was split on the succession details. Whilst some supported Prince Mikhail's kinghood, many rejected it, instead regarding Queen Mother Lianne as the heir to the throne. Some despised Feodor II and did not wish for his will to be fulfilled. Furthermore, they were afraid that Prince Mikhail would be even more ruthless than Feodor II once the regency ended. As Gregory III was imprisoned for most of Mikhail's life, the latter had grown up under the care of Feodor II, and some feared Feodor II may have influenced Mikhail's thinking and opinions. Queen Mother Lianne also held much power and influence in all of Twicetagria, and she was a popular figure amongst the nobility.

On December 1, 1847, during the royal coronation of Prince Mikhail as king, he was shot dead whilst being transported to the Twice Palace. The assassination of King Mikhail caused mass hysteria across Twicetagria. In what was described as the "second coming of The Purge", many people were suspected of assassinating the new king. As many as three hundred suspects were raised, most of whom lived in Twice Square. Five suspects were independently murdered by a pro-monarchist lynch mob in Twice Square. The suspects included commoners and members of the nobility. Even though no one from the royal family was apprehended, many believe that the assassination was orchestrated by Queen Mother Lianne or one of her supporters.

===The Twicetagrien Revolution===
In the wake of King Mikhail's assassination, Queen Mother Lianne claimed the Twicetagrien throne, becoming the queen of Twicetagria. Her reign would not last, however, as the Twicetagrien Revolution would begin a day later.

The Twicetagrien Revolution was a loosely organised anti-monarchist revolt held across the Twicetagrien empire. Caused by a disdain of the monarchy and influence from foreign ideologies, participants in the Twicetagrien Revolution were looking to abolish the monarchy to establish a democratic state. On January 12, 1848, revolutionaries started to raise insurgencies across Twicetagria's major urban areas, including Twice Square. Many areas swiftly fell to rebel rule as the Royal Army was stretched thin and was running low in morale from The Purge. Many soldiers defaulted to the rebels or chose to resign from the Army. In some cities, mutinied troops killed their pro-monarchist leaders.

On January 25, Twice Square was attacked by revolutionaries. As the city housed the strongest of the Royal Army's troops and a large number of monarchist supporters, the uprising was met with much resistance. Nevertheless, popular support was overwhelming. The insurgency in Twice Square became a battle of attrition, and as the Royal Army in other parts of Twicetagria quickly fell to the revolutionaries, army morale was low. Furthermore, as anti-monarchist protests began to grow in frequency and size, many pro-monarchist supporters, including civilians and the nobility, fled to Dobraya and The Newlands. The revolutionaries were also supported by foreign sources both militarily and financially, allowing them to have the edge over the Royal Army in most places.

By March, most of Twicetagria proper had fallen to the revolutionaries with Twice Square remaining the monarchy's final bastion. The Royal Army troops in Twice Square was faced with ever-growing resistance from civilians and an alarming resignation rate. On March 29, the last troops surrendered to rebel forces. The next day, revolutionaries stormed the nobility's quarters, a segregated community housing Twicetagria's highest nobility. Most had already fled Twice Square, and those remaining were subject to inhumane treatment in the hands of the revolutionaries. The nobility was seen as supporters of the monarchy and implicit in the monarchy's mistreatment of civilians, so most revolutionaries did not support the nobility.

On April 1, the Royal Palace was broken into by revolutionaries. Most palace guards had surrendered themselves, and the revolutionaries began to look for Queen Lianne and other members of the royal family. The palace's interior was heavily defaced by the revolutionaries, with many artefacts, furniture and paintings being destroyed and walls vandalised. However, none of the members of the royal family were present in the palace. Some were found dead in the palace prison. The only surviving member of the royal family was Gregory III, but he was put to death by an unknown rebel. Most suspected that the rest of the royal family were in hiding in a secret compartment in the palace, but after exhausting all possible areas with the help of the palace guards, they remained missing. It was later revealed that most of the royal family, including Queen Lianne, had fled Twice Square for The Newlands prior to the rebel insurgency in Twice Square, but their whereabouts were unknown. The royal family never landed in The Newlands, and they were presumed to have perished on their journey.

===The Fall of Twicetagria and independence of her colonies===
With the absence of the royal family and a legal heir, the Twicetagrien throne was vacant and the monarchy was de facto dismantled. The power vacuum led to a power struggle amongst the rebels for control over Twicetagria. The rebels comprised many gangs, mercenaries, and city and oblast leaders, most of whom did not see eye to eye. Despite the democratic ambitions of the revolution, the Tsikyas gang, one of the largest and most powerful ones in Twicetagria, took control of the nation, having been the leaders of the insurgencies in Twice Square, importantly, and other urban areas. However, just after three days, on April 7, the Tsikyas leaders were killed by rival gangs. Twice Square became a battle ground for many of the rebel factions who sought to take control of the economic, political and cultural centre of Twicetagria. However, other areas in Twicetagria were not exempt from rebel infighting. Many urban areas controled by a single rebel group fundamentally operated as a dictatorship, with the group having absolute control.

The untenable and unsafe situation in Twicetagria proper led to the mass migration of 2.3 million Twicetagriens to both Dobraya and The Newlands. The large influx of civilians to the colonies led to a logistical disaster. Queensland was overwhelmed with new migrants, causing its housing and overcrowding situation to worsen. Even as migrants were redirected to other cities such as Gavany and Rudagorod, Dobraya, which bore the brunt of the migrations, did not have the adequate infrastructure to house them all at once.

Meanwhile, as The Newlands received fewer migrants, the situation was more manageable, and major urban areas such as Port Pomeranian and Chyorniy could still handle the increased load.

To deal with the overcrowding issues, the oblasts of Doubeia attempted different solutions. Some cities such as Rudagorod could afford to expand to cater to the migrants, especially since they were still in the midst of their rare metals rush. Other oblasts founded new settlements for the migrants. However, with little local support, many of these settlements failed to expand and were seen as unattractive options compared to the much more established existing cities. Cities in the north such as Queensland, Angelsk and Alexandria saw their populations nearly double as they were seen as popular destinations for settlers. Meanwhile, the south saw fewer migrants as they were hard to access from the larger population centres in the north.

With the absence of a ruling authority in Twicetagria, the colonial administrations of both Dobraya and The Newlands both decided to declare their independence from Twicetagria. Dobraya and The Newlands became independent nations on 27 August and 16 September 1849, respectively, with their respective capitals being Queensland and Port Pomeranian. However, the fate of the nations was still unknown. Talks were held between the two nations about a potential merger, whilst local authorities in Dobraya raised the possibility of a north-south split along the Lyev mountain range.

==Colonial structure==
The two colonies of Dobraya and The Newlands were governed by their respective colonial governors, the heads of the colonial administrations. Colonial administrations were in charge of a colony’s economy, internal security, infrastructure, judiciary system, and resident welfare, amongst other responsibilities. However, external security and foreign diplomacy came under the direct jurisdiction of the crown. Colonial governors were usually elected by the crown once every ten years, although it was common for governors to hold office for decades, even till their deaths. Despite a pledge of neutrality, the election of colonial governors was controversial as mostly members of the nobility loyal to the crown were selected. This was seen as a ploy to establish a colony’s loyalty to Twicetagria. Nevertheless, this system persisted until the end of Twicetagrien rule.

Colonies were divided into oblasts. Whilst Dobraya was originally governed directly from Queensland, as the colony expanded it became too large in area and population to be governed centrally. Oblast governors were chosen by the colonial governor, and this process was subject to similar suspicions as the election of colonial governors. Many believed only those loyal to the colonial governor were selected as oblast governors, and there were reports of bribery and blackmail to ensure one’s selection as an oblast governor. An oblast governor’s responsibilities were similar to that of the colonial governor’s, but the scope was limited to the individual oblast. Most oblasts usually had one central urban area to serve as its governing seat and oblast hub. Most of the oblast’s economic activities were conducted in these hubs. In the early days of Twicetagrien colonisation, the hubs were usually the largest urban areas in the oblast by population, but in later years, many non-hubs outpaced them in population growth.

===Oblasts of Dobraya===
All oblasts with the exception of Roga are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Queensland Oblast'''

Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

'''Angelsk Oblast'''

Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk City, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk City is known in the modern day as Angelos.

'''Gavany Oblast'''

Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany City is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

'''Krasnyezhsk Oblast'''

Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk City is known in the modern day as Crossnisck.

'''Lyevly Oblast'''

Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode. Lyevly is located close to the Lyev mountain range which stretched across the diameter of Dobraya. Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly City is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

'''Rudagorod Oblast'''

Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya. Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod City is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

'''Roga Oblast'''

Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Roga and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

'''Ruzhkov Oblast'''

Ruzhkov (Ружко́в, lit. “of Ruzhkov”) was located in the Lyev mountain range, serving as a gateway between the northern and southern portions of Dobraya. Due to its location, Ruzhkov was sparsely populated.

Ruzhkov Oblast is known in the modern day as The Russeland, and Ruzhkov City as Rostov.

'''Viksetsk Oblast'''

Viksetsk (Виксэ́цк, lit. “city of Vixette”) was named after the largest Euthymian Isle, Vixette. It was home to the largest Vixettienne population in Dobraya and the most Tetralotoi temples per capita. At first, the city served mainly as a hub for Vixettiennes to travel to and from Dobraya. Tourism would become an integral part of the city's economy due to its favourable weather.

Viksetsk City is known in the modern day as Saint Pixie.

'''Dryevyesinsk Oblast'''

Dryevyesinsk (Древеси́нск, lit. “timber city”) was famed for its lumbering and carpentry industries. It was the heart of Dobraya's lumbering industry due to its proximity to conifers and other trees suited for timber. Dryevyesinsk City sits on a massive aquifer. The city was also known for its unique architecture inspired by local and Twicetagrien carpentry.

Dryevyesinsk City is known in the modern day as Timberlake.

'''Arbatovo Oblast'''

Arbatovo (Арбато́во, lit. “of Arbatov”) was the southernmost oblast in Dobraya and the colony's main gateway to their neighbouring nation of Moladea. Nevertheless, there was no attested records of contact between Dobraya and Moladea. Arbatovo Oblast was unique as it was the only oblast whose administrative center was not located on the mainland. Arbatovo was known mostly for its desirable climate and sugar plantations along the coast. Arbatovo also received the most rainfall of any

Arbatovo City is known in the modern day as Saint Alberts.

===Oblasts of The Newlands===
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Port Pomeranian Oblast'''

Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

'''Chyorniy Oblast'''

Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

'''Byelaxolm Oblast'''

Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

'''New Tvoygrad Oblast'''

New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

'''Mosyland Oblast'''

Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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Doubeia: twicetagrien revloution and colony independence

The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 1850. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

===Winter of 1675===
The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold, and many Queensland residents accepted the temporary refugees. The crop failure caused a minor famine across Dobraya, but food from other less affected areas helped to supply the entire colony. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of civic-mindedness.

===Formation of oblasts===
In 1684, the oblasts of Dobraya were first established. Oblasts were roughly centred around a significant urban centre that served as its primate city. This was after complaints from residents of other urban areas about the colonial administration’s perceived favouritism of Queensland. Dobraya had grown to about half its current size by this point, and the crown deemed it too large to be fully governed by a single administration.

The first oblasts to form were Queensland, Angelsk, Gavany, Krasnyezhsk, Lyevly, Roga and Ruzhkov. They were named after the largest urban areas in the oblasts which were referred to as oblast hubs. After Twicetagrien colonisation, the oblasts and oblast hubs were often given separate names to disambiguate between them.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

By 1693, there were five oblasts formed in The Newlands: Port Pomeranian, Chyorniy, Byelaxolm, New Tvoygrad, and Mosyland. There would not be any new oblasts established thereafter as each colony would expand in area to cover the territorial gains made by The Newlands.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. Hostility was uncommon between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Growth and prosperity (18th century)==
===Southward expansion of Dobraya===
As cold winters continued to ravage crop plantations in Dobraya, the colonial administration sent an expedition south of the Lyev mountain range in search of warmer pastures in 1716. Up till then, the southern border of Dobraya had been the foothills leading to the Lyev mountains. Explorers reported flat terrain similar to that in the majority of Dobraya, but with the benefit of milder winters.

As a result, the colonial administration agreed to send a colonial charter south of Dobraya, and Rudagorod Oblast was first established. Soon after, the Dryevyesinsk Oblast would be founded further inland. Settlement rates were initially slow as people preferred the more established Dobraya and The Newlands oblasts. However, after ore and silver were discovered in Rudagorod and Dryevyesinsk Oblasts, there was a sharp uptick in settlers seeking to profit from the newly unearthed minerals. As promises of milder winters and similarly fertile land in the southern oblasts spread amongst farmers in Dobraya, there was a significant migration from the northern to the southern oblasts, especially those from Lyevly and Krasnyezhsk.

===Discovery and vassalisation of The Euthymian Isles===
During an expedition chartered by the colonial administration of Dobraya in 1725, they encountered unchartered territory in the sea bounded by the two colonies. The territory turned out to be the Vixettienne island of Sugaru, and this marked the first point of contact between The Euthymian Archipelago and the outside world for more than three thousand years.

Members of the expedition first encountered the Vixettiennes of Sugaru Island when the expedition members disembarked on a beach to rest and explore the island. Despite limited contact between Vixette and other parts of Esportiva, the Vixettiennes remained resilient against any potential diseases the Dobrayan expedition members may have carried. The Vixettiennes were first thought to be members of a cult, and they were noted to have inhuman features such as tails, paws and animal ears. However, the expedition members were brought to the main settlement in the island, and they were introduced to Vixettienne culture.

The Euthymian Isles, locally referred to as Vixette, was, by Vixettienne folklore, formed by The Mother of the Seas, a central figure in the local religion Tetralotoi. The Vixettienne people were reportedly brought to the islands, but after angering The Mother of the Seas, they were cursed to be cut off from the outside world for an unspecified amount of time. The Vixettienne were also cursed to be transformed into animals, wholly or partially, which explained the presence of humans with animal features and anthropomorphic animals.

After Sugaru was first discovered, subsequent expeditions were sent to the other Vixettienne islands: Vixette, Quincunx, Dubois, and Regia Centralis. Interest in Vixette increased amongst residents of both Dobraya and The Newlands, but contact with the Euthymian Isles was initially forbidden by the colonial administrations.

In 1729, the leader of The Euthymian Isles, Michael de Sanctis, requested protection from the colonial administration of Dobraya in the event of foreign intervention. After the Meetings of Vixette, the leaders came to an agreement where the Euthymian Isles would be vassalised by the colonial administration of Dobraya. The Euthymian Isles would receive military protection from the colony and free movement to and from the colony, but would be required to pay yearly tributes.

The vassalisation of the Euthymian Isles led to much movement between it and Dobraya: many Vixettiennes moved to Dobraya in search of a new environment and religious liberation, while most visitors from Dobraya to the Isles were often tourists. There were some negative sentiments towards the Vixettiennes within the colony as they were perceived as cultists and beast-lovers. However, the majority sentiment was one of curiosity and surprise. Communication between Dobraya and Vixette was hampered by the language barrier – the Vixettiennes spoke a completely different language – but as knowledge of the Vixettienne language was established, bilingual dictionaries and language guides would be written to facilitate communication.

===Anti-monarchist movements===
Throughout the eighteenth century, there were pockets of anti-monarchists throughout the colonies. This stemmed from the increasingly anti-monarchist sentiments present amongst newer waves of Twicetagrien settlers. These sentiments were more prevalent in Dobraya than The Newlands as the latter was home to many members of the nobility and royal family who supported the Twicetagrien crown. However, as badmouthing or protesting the monarchy was considered treason and punishable in Twicetagrien law, most of these sentiments were left unexpressed. Nevertheless, popular Dobrayan newspapers such as The Red Star and Dobraya Today were considerably more critical of the monarchy.

It was not until the late eighteenth century when anti-monarchist sentiments started to ramp up, largely due to unpopular austerity measures and culling of personal rights enacted by the monarchy. Many settlers who had fled the increasing economic woes and authoritarian measures in Twicetagria proper were deeply dissatisfied with the monarchy. However, due to the fear of breaking the law, most of their opposition to the monarchy manifested in the form of the arts. Many songs, poems, paintings and novels were written in what was considered the Golden Age of Doubeinese Art as a way to protest the monarchy's increasing grip on the colonies. Publishing houses, opera houses and galleries were often heavily scrutinised by the colonial administration for anti-monarchist sentiments, so most of these works were published and released independently.

The anti-monarchist movement in Dobraya is said to have been birthed from the prosecution and execution of a prominent critic, Igor Ryukov, who had fled to Rudagorod as a result of the monarchy allegedly ordering for his arrest. On May 17 1884, Ryukov was forcefully detained from his shared apartment. After a few days of interrogations and alleged torture, Ryukov was brought out to the public in Rudagorod's town square. He was publically flogged and humiliated, before being kept under captivity until his execution. The colonial administration's unusually harsh treatment of Ryukov sparked fierce anti-monarchist sentiments across Dobraya as people believed his treatment and execution were due to his political views. However, the ruling monarch at the time, King Liam IV, denied having ordered Ryukov's arrest, and ordered for the dismissal of both the oblast and city governor.

From Ryukov's death, settlers in Dobraya held increasingly negative opinions about the monarchy. Many settlers who had ties to or supported the monarchy fled to The Newlands which was more pro-monarchist.

==Increased instability (1800-1847)==
===The Purge (1811-1814)===
With the death of King Liam IV in 1800, his son Feodor II rose to the throne. King Feodor II was a polarising character as he had been the subject of many controversies before his ascension to the throne. There were rumours of his severe mistreatment of palace workers, usually for his own entertainment, and there were documented incidents of him ordering the destruction of the property of those he disliked. The royal family and nobility were reportedly divided with regards to their support of Feodor II's kinghood.

In 1811, Feodor II initiated The Purge, a country- and colony-wide manhunt for traitors and destabilisers of the Twicetagrien Empire. Most targets of The Purge were known critics of the monarchy and specifically Feodor II. However, the families of the targets were also implicated. As The Purge stretched on, Feodor II increasingly targetted people involved in the fine arts, publishers and anyone else who provided a medium for anti-monarchist rhetoric to be spread. Simultaneously, law enforcement was strengthened across Twicetagria and her colonies as the royal army was deployed to various parts of the empire.

Targets of The Purge would be publicised in a city's central square, and they would have a few days to surrender themselves to the local authorities. Their properties and possessions would be burnt, and they would be transported back to a random detention center in Twicetagria proper. The treatment of those who did not surrender themselves in time differed across each oblast and city. It was still standard for their properties and possessions to be burnt down, but they also received an additional punishment. The punishment ranged from public flogging, maiming or execution as the killing of Purge targets was not forbidden but actively encouraged. Some cities were more lenient on Purge targets as their governors were less supportive of Feodor II, but governors who supported Feodor II were often much harsher with their treatment of targets.

Many adherents and priests of the Tetralotoi faith in Vixette were also targetted by The Purge despite not having expressed any dissent towards Feodor II. This contributed to a secessionist movement in The Euthymia Isles, as well in many parts of Doubeia and The Newlands.

The Purge led to empire-wide mass discontent with Feodor II and the monarchy in general. What was once small pockets of anti-monarchist movements became large underground networks as many desired to be freed from The Purge and Feodor II's regime. There was also a schism within the royal family about Feodor II. Feodor II's brother, Gregory III, was imprisoned after speaking out against his brother's actions.

Scholars have speculated that The Purge was a tactic used by Feodor II to censor any dissent towards him and his rule, and it was also fueled by his distaste for writers and musicians. Informants within the monarchy reported that Feodor II was deeply unpopular amongst the royal family but loved by his father Liam IV, so Feodor II initiated The Purge as a way to protect his throne from opponents. The king was also reportedly fearful that the royal army would retaliate against him, so he had already initiated his own army purge a few months before the events of The Purge started.

===The Glass-breaker Movement===
The Glass-breaker Movement (Twicetagrien Russian: Разбивание Стекла, lit. "breaking glass") was an anti-monarchist movement in response to The Purge and Feodor II's rule. Other than The Purge, Feodor II's rule was marked with heavy political persecution, creative censorship, a large-scale overhaul of the empire's economy to cater to the growing precious metal trade and heavier military and royal presence in the colonies. Whilst many members of the movement were solely fueled by a desire to depose Feodor II, some held stronger anti-monarchist sentiments. Some questioned the royal family's inaction with regards to The Purge, as well as the morality of their high standard of living compared to the Twicetagrien commoner.

Not much is known about the movement's birth or the history behind its name. It is commonly thought that its name was coined as a way to signify the breaking of the glass ceiling imposed by the monarchy on the Twicetagrien people.

The movement mainly focused on providing a channel for anti-monarchist sentiments with an ultimate focus of deposing Feodor II. Many underground artists, authors and other members of the public shared and dispersed anti-monarchist media across the empire. Populist ideologies originating from outside of the empire were also disseminated across members of the movement. Apart from the aforementioned, members of the movement would also regularly harass supporters of the monarchy and any royal forces in the area. popular methods included theft, burglary and injuring the supporters. The mysterious deaths or injuries sustained by some pro-monarchists were also attributed to the movement, although no death has officially been linked to the movement.

There has been foreign involvement and support of the movement, primarily by the nation of Eristicea. Most foreign support came in the form of weapons. Despite the monarchy's attempts to regulate Twicetagrien borders to prevent the smuggling of weapons, Eristicean weapons routinely bypassed Twicetagrien security into the hands of the movement. However, there have been questions about the true motives of Eristicea behind supporting the movement. Whilst some saw the support as standing up against Feodor II's rule, others have suggested that the nation may have wanted to cause instability and potentially anarchy within the colonies.

Whilst there was popular support for the movement, criticism was present regarding the harassment of pro-monarchists as many innocent people and even other members of the movement were wrongly targetted. Furthermore, there was much internal disagreement on the movement's ultimate goal. Some wanted the complete abolishment of the monarchy, some the relegation of the monarchy to a ceremonial role, and others merely the deposal of Feodor II. Many imported ideologies were also heavily contested by members of the movement, with some arguing that they were distractions and would not succeed in Twicetagria.

Moles and monarchist insiders within the movement were common. They regularly fed information to the authorities who would impose crackdowns similar to The Purge. However, due to the sheer size of the movement, support for it was sustained until the fall of Twicetagria.

===Economic instability===
As Twicetagria's switched from an agriculture-based to a precious metals-based economy, both Dobraya and The Newlands would see ups and downs in its economy. Much of Dobraya suffered from economic downturns due to the fall in demand for its crops, and prices would fluctuate regularly, forming dissatisfaction amongst settlers. Mining-oriented oblasts such as Rudagorod and Chyorniy flourished during Feodor II's reign as they saw a boom in economic activity. Even though many economists warned that the "Metal Rush" would be temporary, these oblasts continued to prosper until the fall of Twicetagria.

==Fall of Twicetagria and independence (1847-1849)==
===Assassination of King Feodor II and Prince Mikhail===
On October 13, 1847, King Feodor II was reported missing. After a nationwide search, he was found dead in an unidentified canal in Twice Square, Twicetagria. As Feodor II died unmarried and childless, the throne would be handed over to his nephew Prince Mikhail, the son of the imprisoned Gregory III, as requested by Feodor II in his will. As Prince Mikhail was still underage at the time of Feodor II's death, a regency would rule in his stead until he became of age.

The royal family was split on the succession details. Whilst some supported Prince Mikhail's kinghood, many rejected it, instead regarding Queen Mother Lianne as the heir to the throne. Some despised Feodor II and did not wish for his will to be fulfilled. Furthermore, they were afraid that Prince Mikhail would be even more ruthless than Feodor II once the regency ended. As Gregory III was imprisoned for most of Mikhail's life, the latter had grown up under the care of Feodor II, and some feared Feodor II may have influenced Mikhail's thinking and opinions. Queen Mother Lianne also held much power and influence in all of Twicetagria, and she was a popular figure amongst the nobility.

On December 1, 1847, during the royal coronation of Prince Mikhail as king, he was shot dead whilst being transported to the Twice Palace. The assassination of King Mikhail caused mass hysteria across Twicetagria. In what was described as the "second coming of The Purge", many people were suspected of assassinating the new king. As many as three hundred suspects were raised, most of whom lived in Twice Square. Five suspects were independently murdered by a pro-monarchist lynch mob in Twice Square. The suspects included commoners and members of the nobility. Even though no one from the royal family was apprehended, many believe that the assassination was orchestrated by Queen Mother Lianne or one of her supporters.

===The Twicetagrien Revolution===
In the wake of King Mikhail's assassination, Queen Mother Lianne claimed the Twicetagrien throne, becoming the queen of Twicetagria. Her reign would not last, however, as the Twicetagrien Revolution would begin a day later.

The Twicetagrien Revolution was a loosely organised anti-monarchist revolt held across the Twicetagrien empire. Caused by a disdain of the monarchy and influence from foreign ideologies, participants in the Twicetagrien Revolution were looking to abolish the monarchy to establish a democratic state. On January 12, 1848, revolutionaries started to raise insurgencies across Twicetagria's major urban areas, including Twice Square. Many areas swiftly fell to rebel rule as the Royal Army was stretched thin and was running low in morale from The Purge. Many soldiers defaulted to the rebels or chose to resign from the Army. In some cities, mutinied troops killed their pro-monarchist leaders.

On January 25, Twice Square was attacked by revolutionaries. As the city housed the strongest of the Royal Army's troops and a large number of monarchist supporters, the uprising was met with much resistance. Nevertheless, popular support was overwhelming. The insurgency in Twice Square became a battle of attrition, and as the Royal Army in other parts of Twicetagria quickly fell to the revolutionaries, army morale was low. Furthermore, as anti-monarchist protests began to grow in frequency and size, many pro-monarchist supporters, including civilians and the nobility, fled to Dobraya and The Newlands. The revolutionaries were also supported by foreign sources both militarily and financially, allowing them to have the edge over the Royal Army in most places.

By March, most of Twicetagria proper had fallen to the revolutionaries with Twice Square remaining the monarchy's final bastion. The Royal Army troops in Twice Square was faced with ever-growing resistance from civilians and an alarming resignation rate. On March 29, the last troops surrendered to rebel forces. The next day, revolutionaries stormed the nobility's quarters, a segregated community housing Twicetagria's highest nobility. Most had already fled Twice Square, and those remaining were subject to inhumane treatment as the revolutionaries beat, raped and maimed them. The nobility was seen as supporters of the monarchy and implicit in the monarchy's mistreatment of civilians, so most revolutionaries did not support the nobility.

On April 1, the Royal Palace was broken into by revolutionaries. Most palace guards had surrendered themselves, and the revolutionaries began to look for Queen Lianne and other members of the royal family. The palace's interior was heavily defaced by the revolutionaries, with many artefacts, furniture and paintings being destroyed and walls vandalised. However, none of the members of the royal family were present in the palace. Some were found dead in the palace prison. The only surviving member of the royal family was Gregory III, but he was put to death by an unknown rebel. Most suspected that the rest of the royal family were in hiding in a secret compartment in the palace, but after exhausting all possible areas with the help of the palace guards, they remained missing. It was later revealed that most of the royal family, including Queen Lianne, had fled Twice Square for The Newlands prior to the rebel insurgency in Twice Square, but their whereabouts were unknown. The royal family never landed in The Newlands, and they were presumed to have perished on their journey.

===The Fall of Twicetagria and independence of her colonies===
With the absence of the royal family and a legal heir, the Twicetagrien throne was vacant and the monarchy was de facto dismantled. The power vacuum led to a power struggle amongst the rebels for control over Twicetagria. The rebels comprised many gangs, mercenaries, and city and oblast leaders, most of whom did not see eye to eye. Despite the democratic ambitions of the revolution, the Tsikyas gang, one of the largest and most powerful ones in Twicetagria, took control of the nation, having been the leaders of the insurgencies in Twice Square, importantly, and other urban areas. However, just after three days, on April 7, the Tsikyas leaders were killed by rival gangs. Twice Square became a battle ground for many of the rebel factions who sought to take control of the economic, political and cultural centre of Twicetagria. However, other areas in Twicetagria were not exempt from rebel infighting. Many urban areas controled by a single rebel group fundamentally operated as a dictatorship, with the group having absolute control.

The untenable and unsafe situation in Twicetagria proper led to the mass migration of 2.3 million Twicetagriens to both Dobraya and The Newlands. The large influx of civilians to the colonies led to a logistical disaster. Queensland was overwhelmed with new migrants, causing its housing and overcrowding situation to worsen. Even as migrants were redirected to other cities such as Gavany and Rudagorod, Dobraya, which bore the brunt of the migrations, did not have the adequate infrastructure to house them all at once.

Meanwhile, as The Newlands received fewer migrants, the situation was more manageable, and major urban areas such as Port Pomeranian and Chyorniy could still handle the increased load.

To deal with the overcrowding issues, the oblasts of Doubeia attempted different solutions. Some cities such as Rudagorod could afford to expand to cater to the migrants, especially since they were still in the midst of their rare metals rush. Other oblasts founded new settlements for the migrants. However, with little local support, many of these settlements failed to expand and were seen as unattractive options compared to the much more established existing cities. Cities in the north such as Queensland, Angelsk and Alexandria saw their populations nearly double as they were seen as popular destinations for settlers. Meanwhile, the south saw fewer migrants as they were hard to access from the larger population centres in the north.

With the absence of a ruling authority in Twicetagria, the colonial administrations of both Dobraya and The Newlands both decided to declare their independence from Twicetagria. Dobraya and The Newlands became independent nations on 27 August and 16 September 1849, respectively, with their respective capitals being Queensland and Port Pomeranian. However, the fate of the nations was still unknown. Talks were held between the two nations about a potential merger, whilst local authorities in Dobraya raised the possibility of a north-south split along the Lyev mountain range.

==Colonial structure==
The two colonies of Dobraya and The Newlands were governed by their respective colonial governors, the heads of the colonial administrations. Colonial administrations were in charge of a colony’s economy, internal security, infrastructure, judiciary system, and resident welfare, amongst other responsibilities. However, external security and foreign diplomacy came under the direct jurisdiction of the crown. Colonial governors were usually elected by the crown once every ten years, although it was common for governors to hold office for decades, even till their deaths. Despite a pledge of neutrality, the election of colonial governors was controversial as mostly members of the nobility loyal to the crown were selected. This was seen as a ploy to establish a colony’s loyalty to Twicetagria. Nevertheless, this system persisted until the end of Twicetagrien rule.

Colonies were divided into oblasts. Whilst Dobraya was originally governed directly from Queensland, as the colony expanded it became too large in area and population to be governed centrally. Oblast governors were chosen by the colonial governor, and this process was subject to similar suspicions as the election of colonial governors. Many believed only those loyal to the colonial governor were selected as oblast governors, and there were reports of bribery and blackmail to ensure one’s selection as an oblast governor. An oblast governor’s responsibilities were similar to that of the colonial governor’s, but the scope was limited to the individual oblast. Most oblasts usually had one central urban area to serve as its governing seat and oblast hub. Most of the oblast’s economic activities were conducted in these hubs. In the early days of Twicetagrien colonisation, the hubs were usually the largest urban areas in the oblast by population, but in later years, many non-hubs outpaced them in population growth.

===Oblasts of Dobraya===
All oblasts with the exception of Roga are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Queensland Oblast'''

Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

'''Angelsk Oblast'''

Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk City, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk City is known in the modern day as Angelos.

'''Gavany Oblast'''

Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany City is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

'''Krasnyezhsk Oblast'''

Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk City is known in the modern day as Crossnisck.

'''Lyevly Oblast'''

Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode. Lyevly is located close to the Lyev mountain range which stretched across the diameter of Dobraya. Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly City is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

'''Rudagorod Oblast'''

Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya. Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod City is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

'''Roga Oblast'''

Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Roga and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

'''Ruzhkov Oblast'''

Ruzhkov (Ружко́в, lit. “of Ruzhkov”) was located in the Lyev mountain range, serving as a gateway between the northern and southern portions of Dobraya. Due to its location, Ruzhkov was sparsely populated.

Ruzhkov Oblast is known in the modern day as The Russeland, and Ruzhkov City as Rostov.

'''Viksetsk Oblast'''

Viksetsk (Виксэ́цк, lit. “city of Vixette”) was named after the largest Euthymian Isle, Vixette. It was home to the largest Vixettienne population in Dobraya and the most Tetralotoi temples per capita. At first, the city served mainly as a hub for Vixettiennes to travel to and from Dobraya. Tourism would become an integral part of the city's economy due to its favourable weather.

Viksetsk City is known in the modern day as Saint Pixie.

'''Dryevyesinsk Oblast'''

Dryevyesinsk (Древеси́нск, lit. “timber city”) was famed for its lumbering and carpentry industries. It was the heart of Dobraya's lumbering industry due to its proximity to conifers and other trees suited for timber. Dryevyesinsk City sits on a massive aquifer. The city was also known for its unique architecture inspired by local and Twicetagrien carpentry.

Dryevyesinsk City is known in the modern day as Timberlake.

'''Arbatovo Oblast'''

Arbatovo (Арбато́во, lit. “of Arbatov”) was the southernmost oblast in Dobraya and the colony's main gateway to their neighbouring nation of Moladea. Nevertheless, there was no attested records of contact between Dobraya and Moladea. Arbatovo Oblast was unique as it was the only oblast whose administrative center was not located on the mainland. Arbatovo was known mostly for its desirable climate and sugar plantations along the coast. Arbatovo also received the most rainfall of any

Arbatovo City is known in the modern day as Saint Alberts.

===Oblasts of The Newlands===
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Port Pomeranian Oblast'''

Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

'''Chyorniy Oblast'''

Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

'''Byelaxolm Oblast'''

Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

'''New Tvoygrad Oblast'''

New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

'''Mosyland Oblast'''

Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 1850. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

===Winter of 1675===
The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold, and many Queensland residents accepted the temporary refugees. The crop failure caused a minor famine across Dobraya, but food from other less affected areas helped to supply the entire colony. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of civic-mindedness.

===Formation of oblasts===
In 1684, the oblasts of Dobraya were first established. Oblasts were roughly centred around a significant urban centre that served as its primate city. This was after complaints from residents of other urban areas about the colonial administration’s perceived favouritism of Queensland. Dobraya had grown to about half its current size by this point, and the crown deemed it too large to be fully governed by a single administration.

The first oblasts to form were Queensland, Angelsk, Gavany, Krasnyezhsk, Lyevly, Roga and Ruzhkov. They were named after the largest urban areas in the oblasts which were referred to as oblast hubs. After Twicetagrien colonisation, the oblasts and oblast hubs were often given separate names to disambiguate between them.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

By 1693, there were five oblasts formed in The Newlands: Port Pomeranian, Chyorniy, Byelaxolm, New Tvoygrad, and Mosyland. There would not be any new oblasts established thereafter as each colony would expand in area to cover the territorial gains made by The Newlands.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. Hostility was uncommon between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Growth and prosperity (18th century)==
===Southward expansion of Dobraya===
As cold winters continued to ravage crop plantations in Dobraya, the colonial administration sent an expedition south of the Lyev mountain range in search of warmer pastures in 1716. Up till then, the southern border of Dobraya had been the foothills leading to the Lyev mountains. Explorers reported flat terrain similar to that in the majority of Dobraya, but with the benefit of milder winters.

As a result, the colonial administration agreed to send a colonial charter south of Dobraya, and Rudagorod Oblast was first established. Soon after, the Dryevyesinsk Oblast would be founded further inland. Settlement rates were initially slow as people preferred the more established Dobraya and The Newlands oblasts. However, after ore and silver were discovered in Rudagorod and Dryevyesinsk Oblasts, there was a sharp uptick in settlers seeking to profit from the newly unearthed minerals. As promises of milder winters and similarly fertile land in the southern oblasts spread amongst farmers in Dobraya, there was a significant migration from the northern to the southern oblasts, especially those from Lyevly and Krasnyezhsk.

===Discovery and vassalisation of The Euthymian Isles===
During an expedition chartered by the colonial administration of Dobraya in 1725, they encountered unchartered territory in the sea bounded by the two colonies. The territory turned out to be the Vixettienne island of Sugaru, and this marked the first point of contact between The Euthymian Archipelago and the outside world for more than three thousand years.

Members of the expedition first encountered the Vixettiennes of Sugaru Island when the expedition members disembarked on a beach to rest and explore the island. Despite limited contact between Vixette and other parts of Esportiva, the Vixettiennes remained resilient against any potential diseases the Dobrayan expedition members may have carried. The Vixettiennes were first thought to be members of a cult, and they were noted to have inhuman features such as tails, paws and animal ears. However, the expedition members were brought to the main settlement in the island, and they were introduced to Vixettienne culture.

The Euthymian Isles, locally referred to as Vixette, was, by Vixettienne folklore, formed by The Mother of the Seas, a central figure in the local religion Tetralotoi. The Vixettienne people were reportedly brought to the islands, but after angering The Mother of the Seas, they were cursed to be cut off from the outside world for an unspecified amount of time. The Vixettienne were also cursed to be transformed into animals, wholly or partially, which explained the presence of humans with animal features and anthropomorphic animals.

After Sugaru was first discovered, subsequent expeditions were sent to the other Vixettienne islands: Vixette, Quincunx, Dubois, and Regia Centralis. Interest in Vixette increased amongst residents of both Dobraya and The Newlands, but contact with the Euthymian Isles was initially forbidden by the colonial administrations.

In 1729, the leader of The Euthymian Isles, Michael de Sanctis, requested protection from the colonial administration of Dobraya in the event of foreign intervention. After the Meetings of Vixette, the leaders came to an agreement where the Euthymian Isles would be vassalised by the colonial administration of Dobraya. The Euthymian Isles would receive military protection from the colony and free movement to and from the colony, but would be required to pay yearly tributes.

The vassalisation of the Euthymian Isles led to much movement between it and Dobraya: many Vixettiennes moved to Dobraya in search of a new environment and religious liberation, while most visitors from Dobraya to the Isles were often tourists. There were some negative sentiments towards the Vixettiennes within the colony as they were perceived as cultists and beast-lovers. However, the majority sentiment was one of curiosity and surprise. Communication between Dobraya and Vixette was hampered by the language barrier – the Vixettiennes spoke a completely different language – but as knowledge of the Vixettienne language was established, bilingual dictionaries and language guides would be written to facilitate communication.

===Anti-monarchist movements===
Throughout the eighteenth century, there were pockets of anti-monarchists throughout the colonies. This stemmed from the increasingly anti-monarchist sentiments present amongst newer waves of Twicetagrien settlers. These sentiments were more prevalent in Dobraya than The Newlands as the latter was home to many members of the nobility and royal family who supported the Twicetagrien crown. However, as badmouthing or protesting the monarchy was considered treason and punishable in Twicetagrien law, most of these sentiments were left unexpressed. Nevertheless, popular Dobrayan newspapers such as The Red Star and Dobraya Today were considerably more critical of the monarchy.

It was not until the late eighteenth century when anti-monarchist sentiments started to ramp up, largely due to unpopular austerity measures and culling of personal rights enacted by the monarchy. Many settlers who had fled the increasing economic woes and authoritarian measures in Twicetagria proper were deeply dissatisfied with the monarchy. However, due to the fear of breaking the law, most of their opposition to the monarchy manifested in the form of the arts. Many songs, poems, paintings and novels were written in what was considered the Golden Age of Doubeinese Art as a way to protest the monarchy's increasing grip on the colonies. Publishing houses, opera houses and galleries were often heavily scrutinised by the colonial administration for anti-monarchist sentiments, so most of these works were published and released independently.

The anti-monarchist movement in Dobraya is said to have been birthed from the prosecution and execution of a prominent critic, Igor Ryukov, who had fled to Rudagorod as a result of the monarchy allegedly ordering for his arrest. On May 17 1884, Ryukov was forcefully detained from his shared apartment. After a few days of interrogations and alleged torture, Ryukov was brought out to the public in Rudagorod's town square. He was publically flogged and humiliated, before being kept under captivity until his execution. The colonial administration's unusually harsh treatment of Ryukov sparked fierce anti-monarchist sentiments across Dobraya as people believed his treatment and execution were due to his political views. However, the ruling monarch at the time, King Liam IV, denied having ordered Ryukov's arrest, and ordered for the dismissal of both the oblast and city governor.

From Ryukov's death, settlers in Dobraya held increasingly negative opinions about the monarchy. Many settlers who had ties to or supported the monarchy fled to The Newlands which was more pro-monarchist.

==Increased instability (1800-1847)==
===The Purge (1811-1814)===
With the death of King Liam IV in 1800, his son Feodor II rose to the throne. King Feodor II was a polarising character as he had been the subject of many controversies before his ascension to the throne. There were rumours of his severe mistreatment of palace workers, usually for his own entertainment, and there were documented incidents of him ordering the destruction of the property of those he disliked. The royal family and nobility were reportedly divided with regards to their support of Feodor II's kinghood.

In 1811, Feodor II initiated The Purge, a country- and colony-wide manhunt for traitors and destabilisers of the Twicetagrien Empire. Most targets of The Purge were known critics of the monarchy and specifically Feodor II. However, the families of the targets were also implicated. As The Purge stretched on, Feodor II increasingly targetted people involved in the fine arts, publishers and anyone else who provided a medium for anti-monarchist rhetoric to be spread. Simultaneously, law enforcement was strengthened across Twicetagria and her colonies as the royal army was deployed to various parts of the empire.

Targets of The Purge would be publicised in a city's central square, and they would have a few days to surrender themselves to the local authorities. Their properties and possessions would be burnt, and they would be transported back to a random detention center in Twicetagria proper. The treatment of those who did not surrender themselves in time differed across each oblast and city. It was still standard for their properties and possessions to be burnt down, but they also received an additional punishment. The punishment ranged from public flogging, maiming or execution as the killing of Purge targets was not forbidden but actively encouraged. Some cities were more lenient on Purge targets as their governors were less supportive of Feodor II, but governors who supported Feodor II were often much harsher with their treatment of targets.

Many adherents and priests of the Tetralotoi faith in Vixette were also targetted by The Purge despite not having expressed any dissent towards Feodor II. This contributed to a secessionist movement in The Euthymia Isles, as well in many parts of Doubeia and The Newlands.

The Purge led to empire-wide mass discontent with Feodor II and the monarchy in general. What was once small pockets of anti-monarchist movements became large underground networks as many desired to be freed from The Purge and Feodor II's regime. There was also a schism within the royal family about Feodor II. Feodor II's brother, Gregory III, was imprisoned after speaking out against his brother's actions.

Scholars have speculated that The Purge was a tactic used by Feodor II to censor any dissent towards him and his rule, and it was also fueled by his distaste for writers and musicians. Informants within the monarchy reported that Feodor II was deeply unpopular amongst the royal family but loved by his father Liam IV, so Feodor II initiated The Purge as a way to protect his throne from opponents. The king was also reportedly fearful that the royal army would retaliate against him, so he had already initiated his own army purge a few months before the events of The Purge started.

===The Glass-breaker Movement===
The Glass-breaker Movement (Twicetagrien Russian: Разбивание Стекла, lit. "breaking glass") was an anti-monarchist movement in response to The Purge and Feodor II's rule. Other than The Purge, Feodor II's rule was marked with heavy political persecution, creative censorship, a large-scale overhaul of the empire's economy to cater to the growing precious metal trade and heavier military and royal presence in the colonies. Whilst many members of the movement were solely fueled by a desire to depose Feodor II, some held stronger anti-monarchist sentiments. Some questioned the royal family's inaction with regards to The Purge, as well as the morality of their high standard of living compared to the Twicetagrien commoner.

Not much is known about the movement's birth or the history behind its name. It is commonly thought that its name was coined as a way to signify the breaking of the glass ceiling imposed by the monarchy on the Twicetagrien people.

The movement mainly focused on providing a channel for anti-monarchist sentiments with an ultimate focus of deposing Feodor II. Many underground artists, authors and other members of the public shared and dispersed anti-monarchist media across the empire. Populist ideologies originating from outside of the empire were also disseminated across members of the movement. Apart from the aforementioned, members of the movement would also regularly harass supporters of the monarchy and any royal forces in the area. popular methods included theft, burglary and injuring the supporters. The mysterious deaths or injuries sustained by some pro-monarchists were also attributed to the movement, although no death has officially been linked to the movement.

There has been foreign involvement and support of the movement, primarily by the nation of Eristicea. Most foreign support came in the form of weapons. Despite the monarchy's attempts to regulate Twicetagrien borders to prevent the smuggling of weapons, Eristicean weapons routinely bypassed Twicetagrien security into the hands of the movement. However, there have been questions about the true motives of Eristicea behind supporting the movement. Whilst some saw the support as standing up against Feodor II's rule, others have suggested that the nation may have wanted to cause instability and potentially anarchy within the colonies.

Whilst there was popular support for the movement, criticism was present regarding the harassment of pro-monarchists as many innocent people and even other members of the movement were wrongly targetted. Furthermore, there was much internal disagreement on the movement's ultimate goal. Some wanted the complete abolishment of the monarchy, some the relegation of the monarchy to a ceremonial role, and others merely the deposal of Feodor II. Many imported ideologies were also heavily contested by members of the movement, with some arguing that they were distractions and would not succeed in Twicetagria.

Moles and monarchist insiders within the movement were common. They regularly fed information to the authorities who would impose crackdowns similar to The Purge. However, due to the sheer size of the movement, support for it was sustained until the fall of Twicetagria.

===Economic instability===
As Twicetagria's switched from an agriculture-based to a precious metals-based economy, both Dobraya and The Newlands would see ups and downs in its economy. Much of Dobraya suffered from economic downturns due to the fall in demand for its crops, and prices would fluctuate regularly, forming dissatisfaction amongst settlers. Mining-oriented oblasts such as Rudagorod and Chyorniy flourished during Feodor II's reign as they saw a boom in economic activity. Even though many economists warned that the "Metal Rush" would be temporary, these oblasts continued to prosper until the fall of Twicetagria.

==Fall of Twicetagria and independence (1847-1850)==
===Assassination of King Feodor II and Prince Mikhail===
On October 13, 1847, King Feodor II was reported missing. After a nationwide search, he was found dead in an unidentified canal in Twice Square, Twicetagria. As Feodor II died unmarried and childless, the throne would be handed over to his nephew Prince Mikhail, the son of the imprisoned Gregory III, as requested by Feodor II in his will. As Prince Mikhail was still underage at the time of Feodor II's death, a regency would rule in his stead until he became of age.

The royal family was split on the succession details. Whilst some supported Prince Mikhail's kinghood, many rejected it, instead regarding Queen Mother Lianne as the heir to the throne. Some despised Feodor II and did not wish for his will to be fulfilled. Furthermore, they were afraid that Prince Mikhail would be even more ruthless than Feodor II once the regency ended. As Gregory III was imprisoned for most of Mikhail's life, the latter had grown up under the care of Feodor II, and some feared Feodor II may have influenced Mikhail's thinking and opinions. Queen Mother Lianne also held much power and influence in all of Twicetagria, and she was a popular figure amongst the nobility.

On December 1, 1847, during the royal coronation of Prince Mikhail as king, he was shot dead whilst being transported to the Twice Palace. The assassination of King Mikhail caused mass hysteria across Twicetagria. In what was described as the "second coming of The Purge", many people were suspected of assassinating the new king. As many as three hundred suspects were raised, most of whom lived in Twice Square. Five suspects were independently murdered by a pro-monarchist lynch mob in Twice Square. The suspects included commoners and members of the nobility. Even though no one from the royal family was apprehended, many believe that the assassination was orchestrated by Queen Mother Lianne or one of her supporters.

===The Twicetagrien Revolution and Fall of Twicetagria===
In the wake of King Mikhail's assassination, Queen Mother Lianne claimed the Twicetagrien throne.

==Colonial structure==
The two colonies of Dobraya and The Newlands were governed by their respective colonial governors, the heads of the colonial administrations. Colonial administrations were in charge of a colony’s economy, internal security, infrastructure, judiciary system, and resident welfare, amongst other responsibilities. However, external security and foreign diplomacy came under the direct jurisdiction of the crown. Colonial governors were usually elected by the crown once every ten years, although it was common for governors to hold office for decades, even till their deaths. Despite a pledge of neutrality, the election of colonial governors was controversial as mostly members of the nobility loyal to the crown were selected. This was seen as a ploy to establish a colony’s loyalty to Twicetagria. Nevertheless, this system persisted until the end of Twicetagrien rule.

Colonies were divided into oblasts. Whilst Dobraya was originally governed directly from Queensland, as the colony expanded it became too large in area and population to be governed centrally. Oblast governors were chosen by the colonial governor, and this process was subject to similar suspicions as the election of colonial governors. Many believed only those loyal to the colonial governor were selected as oblast governors, and there were reports of bribery and blackmail to ensure one’s selection as an oblast governor. An oblast governor’s responsibilities were similar to that of the colonial governor’s, but the scope was limited to the individual oblast. Most oblasts usually had one central urban area to serve as its governing seat and oblast hub. Most of the oblast’s economic activities were conducted in these hubs. In the early days of Twicetagrien colonisation, the hubs were usually the largest urban areas in the oblast by population, but in later years, many non-hubs outpaced them in population growth.

===Oblasts of Dobraya===
All oblasts with the exception of Roga are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Queensland Oblast'''

Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

'''Angelsk Oblast'''

Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk City, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk City is known in the modern day as Angelos.

'''Gavany Oblast'''

Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany City is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

'''Krasnyezhsk Oblast'''

Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk City is known in the modern day as Crossnisck.

'''Lyevly Oblast'''

Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode. Lyevly is located close to the Lyev mountain range which stretched across the diameter of Dobraya. Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly City is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

'''Rudagorod Oblast'''

Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya. Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod City is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

'''Roga Oblast'''

Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Roga and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

'''Ruzhkov Oblast'''

Ruzhkov (Ружко́в, lit. “of Ruzhkov”) was located in the Lyev mountain range, serving as a gateway between the northern and southern portions of Dobraya. Due to its location, Ruzhkov was sparsely populated.

Ruzhkov Oblast is known in the modern day as The Russeland, and Ruzhkov City as Rostov.

'''Viksetsk Oblast'''

Viksetsk (Виксэ́цк, lit. “city of Vixette”) was named after the largest Euthymian Isle, Vixette. It was home to the largest Vixettienne population in Dobraya and the most Tetralotoi temples per capita. At first, the city served mainly as a hub for Vixettiennes to travel to and from Dobraya. Tourism would become an integral part of the city's economy due to its favourable weather.

Viksetsk City is known in the modern day as Saint Pixie.

'''Dryevyesinsk Oblast'''

Dryevyesinsk (Древеси́нск, lit. “timber city”) was famed for its lumbering and carpentry industries. It was the heart of Dobraya's lumbering industry due to its proximity to conifers and other trees suited for timber. Dryevyesinsk City sits on a massive aquifer. The city was also known for its unique architecture inspired by local and Twicetagrien carpentry.

Dryevyesinsk City is known in the modern day as Timberlake.

'''Arbatovo Oblast'''

Arbatovo (Арбато́во, lit. “of Arbatov”) was the southernmost oblast in Dobraya and the colony's main gateway to their neighbouring nation of Moladea. Nevertheless, there was no attested records of contact between Dobraya and Moladea. Arbatovo Oblast was unique as it was the only oblast whose administrative center was not located on the mainland. Arbatovo was known mostly for its desirable climate and sugar plantations along the coast. Arbatovo also received the most rainfall of any

Arbatovo City is known in the modern day as Saint Alberts.

===Oblasts of The Newlands===
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Port Pomeranian Oblast'''

Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

'''Chyorniy Oblast'''

Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

'''Byelaxolm Oblast'''

Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

'''New Tvoygrad Oblast'''

New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

'''Mosyland Oblast'''

Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 1850. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

===Winter of 1675===
The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold, and many Queensland residents accepted the temporary refugees. The crop failure caused a minor famine across Dobraya, but food from other less affected areas helped to supply the entire colony. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of civic-mindedness.

===Formation of oblasts===
In 1684, the oblasts of Dobraya were first established. Oblasts were roughly centred around a significant urban centre that served as its primate city. This was after complaints from residents of other urban areas about the colonial administration’s perceived favouritism of Queensland. Dobraya had grown to about half its current size by this point, and the crown deemed it too large to be fully governed by a single administration.

The first oblasts to form were Queensland, Angelsk, Gavany, Krasnyezhsk, Lyevly, Roga and Ruzhkov. They were named after the largest urban areas in the oblasts which were referred to as oblast hubs. After Twicetagrien colonisation, the oblasts and oblast hubs were often given separate names to disambiguate between them.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

By 1693, there were five oblasts formed in The Newlands: Port Pomeranian, Chyorniy, Byelaxolm, New Tvoygrad, and Mosyland. There would not be any new oblasts established thereafter as each colony would expand in area to cover the territorial gains made by The Newlands.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. Hostility was uncommon between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Growth and prosperity (18th century)==
===Southward expansion of Dobraya===
As cold winters continued to ravage crop plantations in Dobraya, the colonial administration sent an expedition south of the Lyev mountain range in search of warmer pastures in 1716. Up till then, the southern border of Dobraya had been the foothills leading to the Lyev mountains. Explorers reported flat terrain similar to that in the majority of Dobraya, but with the benefit of milder winters.

As a result, the colonial administration agreed to send a colonial charter south of Dobraya, and Rudagorod Oblast was first established. Soon after, the Dryevyesinsk Oblast would be founded further inland. Settlement rates were initially slow as people preferred the more established Dobraya and The Newlands oblasts. However, after ore and silver were discovered in Rudagorod and Dryevyesinsk Oblasts, there was a sharp uptick in settlers seeking to profit from the newly unearthed minerals. As promises of milder winters and similarly fertile land in the southern oblasts spread amongst farmers in Dobraya, there was a significant migration from the northern to the southern oblasts, especially those from Lyevly and Krasnyezhsk.

===Discovery and vassalisation of The Euthymian Isles===
During an expedition chartered by the colonial administration of Dobraya in 1725, they encountered unchartered territory in the sea bounded by the two colonies. The territory turned out to be the Vixettienne island of Sugaru, and this marked the first point of contact between The Euthymian Archipelago and the outside world for more than three thousand years.

Members of the expedition first encountered the Vixettiennes of Sugaru Island when the expedition members disembarked on a beach to rest and explore the island. Despite limited contact between Vixette and other parts of Esportiva, the Vixettiennes remained resilient against any potential diseases the Dobrayan expedition members may have carried. The Vixettiennes were first thought to be members of a cult, and they were noted to have inhuman features such as tails, paws and animal ears. However, the expedition members were brought to the main settlement in the island, and they were introduced to Vixettienne culture.

The Euthymian Isles, locally referred to as Vixette, was, by Vixettienne folklore, formed by The Mother of the Seas, a central figure in the local religion Tetralotoi. The Vixettienne people were reportedly brought to the islands, but after angering The Mother of the Seas, they were cursed to be cut off from the outside world for an unspecified amount of time. The Vixettienne were also cursed to be transformed into animals, wholly or partially, which explained the presence of humans with animal features and anthropomorphic animals.

After Sugaru was first discovered, subsequent expeditions were sent to the other Vixettienne islands: Vixette, Quincunx, Dubois, and Regia Centralis. Interest in Vixette increased amongst residents of both Dobraya and The Newlands, but contact with the Euthymian Isles was initially forbidden by the colonial administrations.

In 1729, the leader of The Euthymian Isles, Michael de Sanctis, requested protection from the colonial administration of Dobraya in the event of foreign intervention. After the Meetings of Vixette, the leaders came to an agreement where the Euthymian Isles would be vassalised by the colonial administration of Dobraya. The Euthymian Isles would receive military protection from the colony and free movement to and from the colony, but would be required to pay yearly tributes.

The vassalisation of the Euthymian Isles led to much movement between it and Dobraya: many Vixettiennes moved to Dobraya in search of a new environment and religious liberation, while most visitors from Dobraya to the Isles were often tourists. There were some negative sentiments towards the Vixettiennes within the colony as they were perceived as cultists and beast-lovers. However, the majority sentiment was one of curiosity and surprise. Communication between Dobraya and Vixette was hampered by the language barrier – the Vixettiennes spoke a completely different language – but as knowledge of the Vixettienne language was established, bilingual dictionaries and language guides would be written to facilitate communication.

===Anti-monarchist movements===
Throughout the eighteenth century, there were pockets of anti-monarchists throughout the colonies. This stemmed from the increasingly anti-monarchist sentiments present amongst newer waves of Twicetagrien settlers. These sentiments were more prevalent in Dobraya than The Newlands as the latter was home to many members of the nobility and royal family who supported the Twicetagrien crown. However, as badmouthing or protesting the monarchy was considered treason and punishable in Twicetagrien law, most of these sentiments were left unexpressed. Nevertheless, popular Dobrayan newspapers such as The Red Star and Dobraya Today were considerably more critical of the monarchy.

It was not until the late eighteenth century when anti-monarchist sentiments started to ramp up, largely due to unpopular austerity measures and culling of personal rights enacted by the monarchy. Many settlers who had fled the increasing economic woes and authoritarian measures in Twicetagria proper were deeply dissatisfied with the monarchy. However, due to the fear of breaking the law, most of their opposition to the monarchy manifested in the form of the arts. Many songs, poems, paintings and novels were written in what was considered the Golden Age of Doubeinese Art as a way to protest the monarchy's increasing grip on the colonies. Publishing houses, opera houses and galleries were often heavily scrutinised by the colonial administration for anti-monarchist sentiments, so most of these works were published and released independently.

The anti-monarchist movement in Dobraya is said to have been birthed from the prosecution and execution of a prominent critic, Igor Ryukov, who had fled to Rudagorod as a result of the monarchy allegedly ordering for his arrest. On May 17 1884, Ryukov was forcefully detained from his shared apartment. After a few days of interrogations and alleged torture, Ryukov was brought out to the public in Rudagorod's town square. He was publically flogged and humiliated, before being kept under captivity until his execution. The colonial administration's unusually harsh treatment of Ryukov sparked fierce anti-monarchist sentiments across Dobraya as people believed his treatment and execution were due to his political views. However, the ruling monarch at the time, King Liam IV, denied having ordered Ryukov's arrest, and ordered for the dismissal of both the oblast and city governor.

From Ryukov's death, settlers in Dobraya held increasingly negative opinions about the monarchy. Many settlers who had ties to or supported the monarchy fled to The Newlands which was more pro-monarchist.

==Increased instability (1800-1847)==
===The Purge (1811-1814)===
With the death of King Liam IV in 1800, his son Feodor II rose to the throne. King Feodor II was a polarising character as he had been the subject of many controversies before his ascension to the throne. There were rumours of his severe mistreatment of palace workers, usually for his own entertainment, and there were documented incidents of him ordering the destruction of the property of those he disliked. The royal family and nobility were reportedly divided with regards to their support of Feodor II's kinghood.

In 1811, Feodor II initiated The Purge, a country- and colony-wide manhunt for traitors and destabilisers of the Twicetagrien Empire. Most targets of The Purge were known critics of the monarchy and specifically Feodor II. However, the families of the targets were also implicated. As The Purge stretched on, Feodor II increasingly targetted people involved in the fine arts, publishers and anyone else who provided a medium for anti-monarchist rhetoric to be spread. Simultaneously, law enforcement was strengthened across Twicetagria and her colonies as the royal army was deployed to various parts of the empire.

Targets of The Purge would be publicised in a city's central square, and they would have a few days to surrender themselves to the local authorities. Their properties and possessions would be burnt, and they would be transported back to a random detention center in Twicetagria proper. The treatment of those who did not surrender themselves in time differed across each oblast and city. It was still standard for their properties and possessions to be burnt down, but they also received an additional punishment. The punishment ranged from public flogging, maiming or execution as the killing of Purge targets was not forbidden but actively encouraged. Some cities were more lenient on Purge targets as their governors were less supportive of Feodor II, but governors who supported Feodor II were often much harsher with their treatment of targets.

Many adherents and priests of the Tetralotoi faith in Vixette were also targetted by The Purge despite not having expressed any dissent towards Feodor II. This contributed to a secessionist movement in The Euthymia Isles, as well in many parts of Doubeia and The Newlands.

The Purge led to empire-wide mass discontent with Feodor II and the monarchy in general. What was once small pockets of anti-monarchist movements became large underground networks as many desired to be freed from The Purge and Feodor II's regime. There was also a schism within the royal family about Feodor II. Feodor II's brother, Gregory III, was imprisoned after speaking out against his brother's actions.

Scholars have speculated that The Purge was a tactic used by Feodor II to censor any dissent towards him and his rule, and it was also fueled by his distaste for writers and musicians. Informants within the monarchy reported that Feodor II was deeply unpopular amongst the royal family but loved by his father Liam IV, so Feodor II initiated The Purge as a way to protect his throne from opponents. The king was also reportedly fearful that the royal army would retaliate against him, so he had already initiated his own army purge a few months before the events of The Purge started.

===The Glass-breaker Movement===
The Glass-breaker Movement (Twicetagrien Russian: Разбивание Стекла, lit. "breaking glass") was an anti-monarchist movement in response to The Purge and Feodor II's rule. Other than The Purge, Feodor II's rule was marked with heavy political persecution, creative censorship, a large-scale overhaul of the empire's economy to cater to the growing precious metal trade and heavier military and royal presence in the colonies. Whilst many members of the movement were solely fueled by a desire to depose Feodor II, some held stronger anti-monarchist sentiments. Some questioned the royal family's inaction with regards to The Purge, as well as the morality of their high standard of living compared to the Twicetagrien commoner.

Not much is known about the movement's birth or the history behind its name. It is commonly thought that its name was coined as a way to signify the breaking of the glass ceiling imposed by the monarchy on the Twicetagrien people.

The movement mainly focused on providing a channel for anti-monarchist sentiments with an ultimate focus of deposing Feodor II. Many underground artists, authors and other members of the public shared and dispersed anti-monarchist media across the empire. Populist ideologies originating from outside of the empire were also disseminated across members of the movement. Apart from the aforementioned, members of the movement would also regularly harass supporters of the monarchy and any royal forces in the area. popular methods included theft, burglary and injuring the supporters. The mysterious deaths or injuries sustained by some pro-monarchists were also attributed to the movement, although no death has officially been linked to the movement.

There has been foreign involvement and support of the movement, primarily by the nation of Eristicea. Most foreign support came in the form of weapons. Despite the monarchy's attempts to regulate Twicetagrien borders to prevent the smuggling of weapons, Eristicean weapons routinely bypassed Twicetagrien security into the hands of the movement. However, there have been questions about the true motives of Eristicea behind supporting the movement. Whilst some saw the support as standing up against Feodor II's rule, others have suggested that the nation may have wanted to cause instability and potentially anarchy within the colonies.

Whilst there was popular support for the movement, criticism was present regarding the harassment of pro-monarchists as many innocent people and even other members of the movement were wrongly targetted. Furthermore, there was much internal disagreement on the movement's ultimate goal. Some wanted the complete abolishment of the monarchy, some the relegation of the monarchy to a ceremonial role, and others merely the deposal of Feodor II. Many imported ideologies were also heavily contested by members of the movement, with some arguing that they were distractions and would not succeed in Twicetagria.

Moles and monarchist insiders within the movement were common. They regularly fed information to the authorities who would impose crackdowns similar to The Purge. However, due to the sheer size of the movement, support for it was sustained until the fall of Twicetagria.

===Economic instability===
As Twicetagria's switched from an agriculture-based to a precious metals-based economy, both Dobraya and The Newlands would see ups and downs in its economy. Much of Dobraya suffered from economic downturns due to the fall in demand for its crops, and prices would fluctuate regularly, forming dissatisfaction amongst settlers. Mining-oriented oblasts such as Rudagorod and Chyorniy flourished during Feodor II's reign as they saw a boom in economic activity. Even though many economists warned that the "Metal Rush" would be temporary, these oblasts continued to prosper until the fall of Twicetagria.

==Fall of Twicetagria and independence (1847-1850)==

==Colonial structure==
The two colonies of Dobraya and The Newlands were governed by their respective colonial governors, the heads of the colonial administrations. Colonial administrations were in charge of a colony’s economy, internal security, infrastructure, judiciary system, and resident welfare, amongst other responsibilities. However, external security and foreign diplomacy came under the direct jurisdiction of the crown. Colonial governors were usually elected by the crown once every ten years, although it was common for governors to hold office for decades, even till their deaths. Despite a pledge of neutrality, the election of colonial governors was controversial as mostly members of the nobility loyal to the crown were selected. This was seen as a ploy to establish a colony’s loyalty to Twicetagria. Nevertheless, this system persisted until the end of Twicetagrien rule.

Colonies were divided into oblasts. Whilst Dobraya was originally governed directly from Queensland, as the colony expanded it became too large in area and population to be governed centrally. Oblast governors were chosen by the colonial governor, and this process was subject to similar suspicions as the election of colonial governors. Many believed only those loyal to the colonial governor were selected as oblast governors, and there were reports of bribery and blackmail to ensure one’s selection as an oblast governor. An oblast governor’s responsibilities were similar to that of the colonial governor’s, but the scope was limited to the individual oblast. Most oblasts usually had one central urban area to serve as its governing seat and oblast hub. Most of the oblast’s economic activities were conducted in these hubs. In the early days of Twicetagrien colonisation, the hubs were usually the largest urban areas in the oblast by population, but in later years, many non-hubs outpaced them in population growth.

===Oblasts of Dobraya===
All oblasts with the exception of Roga are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Queensland Oblast'''

Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

'''Angelsk Oblast'''

Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk City, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk City is known in the modern day as Angelos.

'''Gavany Oblast'''

Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany City is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

'''Krasnyezhsk Oblast'''

Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk City is known in the modern day as Crossnisck.

'''Lyevly Oblast'''

Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode. Lyevly is located close to the Lyev mountain range which stretched across the diameter of Dobraya. Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly City is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

'''Rudagorod Oblast'''

Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya. Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod City is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

'''Roga Oblast'''

Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Roga and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

'''Ruzhkov Oblast'''

Ruzhkov (Ружко́в, lit. “of Ruzhkov”) was located in the Lyev mountain range, serving as a gateway between the northern and southern portions of Dobraya. Due to its location, Ruzhkov was sparsely populated.

Ruzhkov Oblast is known in the modern day as The Russeland, and Ruzhkov City as Rostov.

'''Viksetsk Oblast'''

Viksetsk (Виксэ́цк, lit. “city of Vixette”) was named after the largest Euthymian Isle, Vixette. It was home to the largest Vixettienne population in Dobraya and the most Tetralotoi temples per capita. At first, the city served mainly as a hub for Vixettiennes to travel to and from Dobraya. Tourism would become an integral part of the city's economy due to its favourable weather.

Viksetsk City is known in the modern day as Saint Pixie.

'''Dryevyesinsk Oblast'''

Dryevyesinsk (Древеси́нск, lit. “timber city”) was famed for its lumbering and carpentry industries. It was the heart of Dobraya's lumbering industry due to its proximity to conifers and other trees suited for timber. Dryevyesinsk City sits on a massive aquifer. The city was also known for its unique architecture inspired by local and Twicetagrien carpentry.

Dryevyesinsk City is known in the modern day as Timberlake.

'''Arbatovo Oblast'''

Arbatovo (Арбато́во, lit. “of Arbatov”) was the southernmost oblast in Dobraya and the colony's main gateway to their neighbouring nation of Moladea. Nevertheless, there was no attested records of contact between Dobraya and Moladea. Arbatovo Oblast was unique as it was the only oblast whose administrative center was not located on the mainland. Arbatovo was known mostly for its desirable climate and sugar plantations along the coast. Arbatovo also received the most rainfall of any

Arbatovo City is known in the modern day as Saint Alberts.

===Oblasts of The Newlands===
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Port Pomeranian Oblast'''

Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

'''Chyorniy Oblast'''

Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

'''Byelaxolm Oblast'''

Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

'''New Tvoygrad Oblast'''

New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

'''Mosyland Oblast'''

Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

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Colonial History of Doubeia

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The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 1850. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

===Winter of 1675===
The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold, and many Queensland residents accepted the temporary refugees. The crop failure caused a minor famine across Dobraya, but food from other less affected areas helped to supply the entire colony. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of civic-mindedness.

===Formation of oblasts===
In 1684, the oblasts of Dobraya were first established. Oblasts were roughly centred around a significant urban centre that served as its primate city. This was after complaints from residents of other urban areas about the colonial administration’s perceived favouritism of Queensland. Dobraya had grown to about half its current size by this point, and the crown deemed it too large to be fully governed by a single administration.

The first oblasts to form were Queensland, Angelsk, Gavany, Krasnyezhsk, Lyevly, Roga and Ruzhkov. They were named after the largest urban areas in the oblasts which were referred to as oblast hubs. After Twicetagrien colonisation, the oblasts and oblast hubs were often given separate names to disambiguate between them.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

By 1693, there were five oblasts formed in The Newlands: Port Pomeranian, Chyorniy, Byelaxolm, New Tvoygrad, and Mosyland. There would not be any new oblasts established thereafter as each colony would expand in area to cover the territorial gains made by The Newlands.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. Hostility was uncommon between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Growth and prosperity (18th century)==
===Southward expansion of Dobraya===
As cold winters continued to ravage crop plantations in Dobraya, the colonial administration sent an expedition south of the Lyev mountain range in search of warmer pastures in 1716. Up till then, the southern border of Dobraya had been the foothills leading to the Lyev mountains. Explorers reported flat terrain similar to that in the majority of Dobraya, but with the benefit of milder winters.

As a result, the colonial administration agreed to send a colonial charter south of Dobraya, and Rudagorod Oblast was first established. Soon after, the Dryevyesinsk Oblast would be founded further inland. Settlement rates were initially slow as people preferred the more established Dobraya and The Newlands oblasts. However, after ore and silver were discovered in Rudagorod and Dryevyesinsk Oblasts, there was a sharp uptick in settlers seeking to profit from the newly unearthed minerals. As promises of milder winters and similarly fertile land in the southern oblasts spread amongst farmers in Dobraya, there was a significant migration from the northern to the southern oblasts, especially those from Lyevly and Krasnyezhsk.

===Discovery and vassalisation of The Euthymian Isles===
During an expedition chartered by the colonial administration of Dobraya in 1725, they encountered unchartered territory in the sea bounded by the two colonies. The territory turned out to be the Vixettienne island of Sugaru, and this marked the first point of contact between The Euthymian Archipelago and the outside world for more than three thousand years.

Members of the expedition first encountered the Vixettiennes of Sugaru Island when the expedition members disembarked on a beach to rest and explore the island. Despite limited contact between Vixette and other parts of Esportiva, the Vixettiennes remained resilient against any potential diseases the Dobrayan expedition members may have carried. The Vixettiennes were first thought to be members of a cult, and they were noted to have inhuman features such as tails, paws and animal ears. However, the expedition members were brought to the main settlement in the island, and they were introduced to Vixettienne culture.

The Euthymian Isles, locally referred to as Vixette, was, by Vixettienne folklore, formed by The Mother of the Seas, a central figure in the local religion Tetralotoi. The Vixettienne people were reportedly brought to the islands, but after angering The Mother of the Seas, they were cursed to be cut off from the outside world for an unspecified amount of time. The Vixettienne were also cursed to be transformed into animals, wholly or partially, which explained the presence of humans with animal features and anthropomorphic animals.

After Sugaru was first discovered, subsequent expeditions were sent to the other Vixettienne islands: Vixette, Quincunx, Dubois, and Regia Centralis. Interest in Vixette increased amongst residents of both Dobraya and The Newlands, but contact with the Euthymian Isles was initially forbidden by the colonial administrations.

In 1729, the leader of The Euthymian Isles, Michael de Sanctis, requested protection from the colonial administration of Dobraya in the event of foreign intervention. After the Meetings of Vixette, the leaders came to an agreement where the Euthymian Isles would be vassalised by the colonial administration of Dobraya. The Euthymian Isles would receive military protection from the colony and free movement to and from the colony, but would be required to pay yearly tributes.

The vassalisation of the Euthymian Isles led to much movement between it and Dobraya: many Vixettiennes moved to Dobraya in search of a new environment and religious liberation, while most visitors from Dobraya to the Isles were often tourists. There were some negative sentiments towards the Vixettiennes within the colony as they were perceived as cultists and beast-lovers. However, the majority sentiment was one of curiosity and surprise. Communication between Dobraya and Vixette was hampered by the language barrier – the Vixettiennes spoke a completely different language – but as knowledge of the Vixettienne language was established, bilingual dictionaries and language guides would be written to facilitate communication.

===Anti-monarchist movements===
Throughout the eighteenth century, there were pockets of anti-monarchists throughout the colonies. This stemmed from the increasingly anti-monarchist sentiments present amongst newer waves of Twicetagrien settlers. These sentiments were more prevalent in Dobraya than The Newlands as the latter was home to many members of the nobility and royal family who supported the Twicetagrien crown. However, as badmouthing or protesting the monarchy was considered treason and punishable in Twicetagrien law, most of these sentiments were left unexpressed. Nevertheless, popular Dobrayan newspapers such as The Red Star and Dobraya Today were considerably more critical of the monarchy.

It was not until the late eighteenth century when anti-monarchist sentiments started to ramp up, largely due to unpopular austerity measures and culling of personal rights enacted by the monarchy. Many settlers who had fled the increasing economic woes and authoritarian measures in Twicetagria proper were deeply dissatisfied with the monarchy. However, due to the fear of breaking the law, most of their opposition to the monarchy manifested in the form of the arts. Many songs, poems, paintings and novels were written in what was considered the Golden Age of Doubeinese Art as a way to protest the monarchy's increasing grip on the colonies. Publishing houses, opera houses and galleries were often heavily scrutinised by the colonial administration for anti-monarchist sentiments, so most of these works were published and released independently.

The anti-monarchist movement in Dobraya is said to have been birthed from the prosecution and execution of a prominent critic, Igor Ryukov, who had fled to Rudagorod as a result of the monarchy allegedly ordering for his arrest. On May 17 1884, Ryukov was forcefully detained from his shared apartment. After a few days of interrogations and alleged torture, Ryukov was brought out to the public in Rudagorod's town square. He was publically flogged and humiliated, before being kept under captivity until his execution. The colonial administration's unusually harsh treatment of Ryukov sparked fierce anti-monarchist sentiments across Dobraya as people believed his treatment and execution were due to his political views. However, the ruling monarch at the time, King Liam IV, denied having ordered Ryukov's arrest, and ordered for the dismissal of both the oblast and city governor.

From Ryukov's death, settlers in Dobraya held increasingly negative opinions about the monarchy. Many settlers who had ties to or supported the monarchy fled to The Newlands which was more pro-monarchist.

==Increased instability (1800-1847)==
===The Purge (1811-1814)===
With the death of King Liam IV in 1800, his son Feodor II rose to the throne. King Feodor II was a polarising character as he had been the subject of many controversies before his ascension to the throne. There were rumours of his severe mistreatment of palace workers, usually for his own entertainment, and there were documented incidents of him ordering the destruction of the property of those he disliked. The royal family and nobility were reportedly divided with regards to their support of Feodor II's kinghood.

In 1811, Feodor II initiated The Purge, a country- and colony-wide manhunt for traitors and destabilisers of the Twicetagrien Empire. Most targets of The Purge were known critics of the monarchy and specifically Feodor II. However, the families of the targets were also implicated. As The Purge stretched on, Feodor II increasingly targetted people involved in the fine arts, publishers and anyone else who provided a medium for anti-monarchist rhetoric to be spread. Simultaneously, law enforcement was strengthened across Twicetagria and her colonies as the royal army was deployed to various parts of the empire.

Targets of The Purge would be publicised in a city's central square, and they would have a few days to surrender themselves to the local authorities. Their properties and possessions would be burnt, and they would be transported back to a random detention center in Twicetagria proper. The treatment of those who did not surrender themselves in time differed across each oblast and city. It was still standard for their properties and possessions to be burnt down, but they also received an additional punishment. The punishment ranged from public flogging, maiming or execution as the killing of Purge targets was not forbidden but actively encouraged. Some cities were more lenient on Purge targets as their governors were less supportive of Feodor II, but governors who supported Feodor II were often much harsher with their treatment of targets.

Many adherents and priests of the Tetralotoi faith in Vixette were also targetted by The Purge despite not having expressed any dissent towards Feodor II. This contributed to a secessionist movement in The Euthymia Isles, as well in many parts of Doubeia and The Newlands.

The Purge led to empire-wide mass discontent with Feodor II and the monarchy in general. What was once small pockets of anti-monarchist movements became large underground networks as many desired to be freed from The Purge and Feodor II's regime. There was also a schism within the royal family about Feodor II. Feodor II's brother, Gregory III, was imprisoned after speaking out against his brother's actions.

Scholars have speculated that The Purge was a tactic used by Feodor II to censor any dissent towards him and his rule, and it was also fueled by his distaste for writers and musicians. Informants within the monarchy reported that Feodor II was deeply unpopular amongst the royal family but loved by his father Liam IV, so Feodor II initiated The Purge as a way to protect his throne from opponents. The king was also reportedly fearful that the royal army would retaliate against him, so he had already initiated his own army purge a few months before the events of The Purge started.

===The Glass-breaker Movement===
The Glass-breaker Movement (Twicetagrien Russian: Разбивание Стекла, lit. "breaking glass") was an anti-monarchist movement in response to The Purge and Feodor II's rule. Other than The Purge, Feodor II's rule was marked with heavy political persecution, creative censorship, a large-scale overhaul of the empire's economy to cater to the growing precious metal trade and heavier military and royal presence in the colonies. Whilst many members of the movement were solely fueled by a desire to depose Feodor II, some held stronger anti-monarchist sentiments. Some questioned the royal family's inaction with regards to The Purge, as well as the morality of their high standard of living compared to the Twicetagrien commoner.

Not much is known about the movement's birth or the history behind its name. It is commonly thought that its name was coined as a way to signify the breaking of the glass ceiling imposed by the monarchy on the Twicetagrien people.

The movement mainly focused on providing a channel for anti-monarchist sentiments with an ultimate focus of deposing Feodor II. Many underground artists, authors and other members of the public shared and dispersed anti-monarchist media across the empire. Populist ideologies originating from outside of the empire were also disseminated across members of the movement. Apart from the aforementioned, members of the movement would also regularly harass supporters of the monarchy and any royal forces in the area. popular methods included theft, burglary and injuring the supporters. The mysterious deaths or injuries sustained by some pro-monarchists were also attributed to the movement, although no death has officially been linked to the movement.

Whilst there was popular support for the movement, criticism was present regarding the harassment of pro-monarchists as many innocent people and even other members of the movement were wrongly targetted. Furthermore, there was much internal disagreement on the movement's ultimate goal. Some wanted the complete abolishment of the monarchy, some the relegation of the monarchy to a ceremonial role, and others merely the deposal of Feodor II. Many imported ideologies were also heavily contested by members of the movement, with some arguing that they were distractions and would not succeed in Twicetagria.

Moles and monarchist insiders within the movement were common. They regularly fed information to the authorities who would impose crackdowns similar to The Purge. However, due to the sheer size of the movement, support for it was sustained until the fall of Twicetagria.

===Economic instability===
As Twicetagria's switched from an agriculture-based to a precious metals-based economy, both Dobraya and The Newlands would see ups and downs in its economy. Much of Dobraya suffered from economic downturns due to the fall in demand for its crops, and prices would fluctuate regularly, forming dissatisfaction amongst settlers. Mining-oriented oblasts such as Rudagorod and Chyorniy flourished during Feodor II's reign as they saw a boom in economic activity. Even though many economists warned that the "Metal Rush" would be temporary, these oblasts continued to prosper until the fall of Twicetagria.

==Fall of Twicetagria and independence (1847-1850)==

==Colonial structure==
The two colonies of Dobraya and The Newlands were governed by their respective colonial governors, the heads of the colonial administrations. Colonial administrations were in charge of a colony’s economy, internal security, infrastructure, judiciary system, and resident welfare, amongst other responsibilities. However, external security and foreign diplomacy came under the direct jurisdiction of the crown. Colonial governors were usually elected by the crown once every ten years, although it was common for governors to hold office for decades, even till their deaths. Despite a pledge of neutrality, the election of colonial governors was controversial as mostly members of the nobility loyal to the crown were selected. This was seen as a ploy to establish a colony’s loyalty to Twicetagria. Nevertheless, this system persisted until the end of Twicetagrien rule.

Colonies were divided into oblasts. Whilst Dobraya was originally governed directly from Queensland, as the colony expanded it became too large in area and population to be governed centrally. Oblast governors were chosen by the colonial governor, and this process was subject to similar suspicions as the election of colonial governors. Many believed only those loyal to the colonial governor were selected as oblast governors, and there were reports of bribery and blackmail to ensure one’s selection as an oblast governor. An oblast governor’s responsibilities were similar to that of the colonial governor’s, but the scope was limited to the individual oblast. Most oblasts usually had one central urban area to serve as its governing seat and oblast hub. Most of the oblast’s economic activities were conducted in these hubs. In the early days of Twicetagrien colonisation, the hubs were usually the largest urban areas in the oblast by population, but in later years, many non-hubs outpaced them in population growth.

===Oblasts of Dobraya===
All oblasts with the exception of Roga are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Queensland Oblast'''

Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

'''Angelsk Oblast'''

Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk City, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk City is known in the modern day as Angelos.

'''Gavany Oblast'''

Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany City is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

'''Krasnyezhsk Oblast'''

Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk City is known in the modern day as Crossnisck.

'''Lyevly Oblast'''

Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode. Lyevly is located close to the Lyev mountain range which stretched across the diameter of Dobraya. Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly City is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

'''Rudagorod Oblast'''

Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya. Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod City is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

'''Roga Oblast'''

Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Roga and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

'''Ruzhkov Oblast'''

Ruzhkov (Ружко́в, lit. “of Ruzhkov”) was located in the Lyev mountain range, serving as a gateway between the northern and southern portions of Dobraya. Due to its location, Ruzhkov was sparsely populated.

Ruzhkov Oblast is known in the modern day as The Russeland, and Ruzhkov City as Rostov.

'''Viksetsk Oblast'''

Viksetsk (Виксэ́цк, lit. “city of Vixette”) was named after the largest Euthymian Isle, Vixette. It was home to the largest Vixettienne population in Dobraya and the most Tetralotoi temples per capita. At first, the city served mainly as a hub for Vixettiennes to travel to and from Dobraya. Tourism would become an integral part of the city's economy due to its favourable weather.

Viksetsk City is known in the modern day as Saint Pixie.

'''Dryevyesinsk Oblast'''

Dryevyesinsk (Древеси́нск, lit. “timber city”) was famed for its lumbering and carpentry industries. It was the heart of Dobraya's lumbering industry due to its proximity to conifers and other trees suited for timber. Dryevyesinsk City sits on a massive aquifer. The city was also known for its unique architecture inspired by local and Twicetagrien carpentry.

Dryevyesinsk City is known in the modern day as Timberlake.

'''Arbatovo Oblast'''

Arbatovo (Арбато́во, lit. “of Arbatov”) was the southernmost oblast in Dobraya and the colony's main gateway to their neighbouring nation of Moladea. Nevertheless, there was no attested records of contact between Dobraya and Moladea. Arbatovo Oblast was unique as it was the only oblast whose administrative center was not located on the mainland. Arbatovo was known mostly for its desirable climate and sugar plantations along the coast. Arbatovo also received the most rainfall of any

Arbatovo City is known in the modern day as Saint Alberts.

===Oblasts of The Newlands===
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.

'''Port Pomeranian Oblast'''

Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

'''Chyorniy Oblast'''

Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

'''Byelaxolm Oblast'''

Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

'''New Tvoygrad Oblast'''

New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

'''Mosyland Oblast'''

Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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Colonial History of Doubeia

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Colonial History of Doubeia

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Colonial History of Doubeia

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Colonial History of Doubeia

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Colonial History of Doubeia

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The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 244. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of community-centredness.

==Oblasts of Dobraya==
===Queensland Oblast===
Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

===Angelsk Oblast===
Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk City, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk City is known in the modern day as Angelos.

===Gavany Oblast===
Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany City is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

===Krasnyezhsk Oblast===
Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk City is known in the modern day as Crossnisck.

===Lyevly Oblast===
Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode.

Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly City is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

===Rudagorod Oblast===
Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya.

Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod City is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

===Roga Oblast===
Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Roga and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. There was not much hostility between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Oblasts of The Newlands==
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.
===Port Pomeranian Oblast===
Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

===Chyorniy Oblast===
Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

===Byelaxolm Oblast===
Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

===New Tvoygrad Oblast===
New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

===Mosyland Oblast===
Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 244. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of community-centredness.

==Oblasts of Dobraya==
===Queensland Oblast===
Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

===Angelsk Oblast===
Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk city, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk is known in the modern day as Angelos.

===Gavany Oblast===
Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

===Krasnyezhsk Oblast===
Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk is known in the modern day as Kratsnick.

===Lyevly Oblast===
Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode.

Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

===Rudagorod Oblast===
Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya.

Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

===Roga Oblast===
Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Ruda and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. There was not much hostility between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Oblasts of The Newlands==
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.
===Port Pomeranian Oblast===
Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

===Chyorniy Oblast===
Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

===Byelaxolm Oblast===
Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

===New Tvoygrad Oblast===
New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

===Mosyland Oblast===
Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

The etymology remains unknown.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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Doubeia: /* Oblasts of The Newlands */

The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 244. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of community-centredness.

==Oblasts of Dobraya==
===Queensland Oblast===
Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

===Angelsk Oblast===
Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk city, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk is known in the modern day as Angelos.

===Gavany Oblast===
Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

===Krasnyezhsk Oblast===
Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk is known in the modern day as Kratsnick.

===Lyevly Oblast===
Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode.

Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

===Rudagorod Oblast===
Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya.

Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

===Roga Oblast===
Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Ruda and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. There was not much hostility between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Oblasts of The Newlands==
All oblasts are named after their largest cities/settlements.
===Port Pomeranian Oblast===
Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers in The Newlands, most would end up moving to other settlements.

===Chyorniy Oblast===
Chyorniy (Чёрный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was the second settlement to be founded in The Newlands, and served as an alternative for settlers who found Port Pomeranian too expensive to live in. Because of the large number of conifers in the oblast, Chyorniy became a lumbering hub, supplying wood to the rest of the two colonies. When ore and silver deposits were found near the area, Chyorniy experienced a silver rush as numerous miners from both colonies sought to mine and make profits off of metal ores and silver. The city's population ballooned to over 63,000 in 1756, a year after the silver rush started. When it ended, most settlers chose to remain in Chyorniy.

Chyorniy Oblast is known in the modern day as Black Swan, and Chyorniy City as Chorley.

===Byelaxolm Oblast===
Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) sat on the foothills of the Byelli mountain range and was named after it. Despite its name, it did not snow at Byelaxolm. The city was unique in its topography: unlike most cities with relatively flat terrains, Byelaxolm sat on top of multiple hills, and many parts of the city were not easily accessible from one another. Byelaxolm served as a bridge between the two parts of The Newlands divided by the Byelli range. It rivaled Chyorniy in terms of lumbering, and its proximity to the snow-capped mountains in the Byelli range made it a popular holiday destination, especially in the winter. Unlike most other oblasts, Byelaxolm's terrain was relatively hilly, and its land was not suited for agriculture, so it was reliant on food imports from the rest of the colonies.

Byelaxolm City is known in the modern day as Belle Hills.

===New Tvoygrad Oblast===
New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) was the only oblast to lie below the Byelli mountain range. Named after the Twicetagrien capital Twice Square (Твойгра́д), the city sat on a confluence. Despite its inland location, New Tvoygrad City developed faster than its coastal counterparts due to its proximity to trees for lumbering and ore deposits. New Tvoygrad began to develop a more liberal counterculture which went against the widespread conservatism in other parts of the colonies.

New Tvoygrad City is known in the modern day as Twice Square.

===Mosyland Oblast===
Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”) was the largest oblast in The Newlands, spanning the entire north of the colony. It contained much of The Newlands' farmlands and produced much of its agricultural output. Some farmers from Dobraya opted to move to Mosyland in search of better crop prospects after a series of crop failures in several oblasts in Dobraya. Population growth remained low compared to other oblasts due to the large distances between the oblast's several settlements and Port Pomeranian where most of the colony's economic activities were located in. Biodiversity in Mosyland was the richest in The Newlands, boasting more than 200 flora and fauna species, and 14 endemic ones. This was helped by Mosyland being expanded multiple times to cover most northernly and westerly territorial gains in The Newlands. In addition to enriching the oblast's biodiversity, the expansion also made it the largest oblast in terms of land area.

Mosyland Oblast is known in the modern day as The Mooseland, and Mosyland City as Moses.

Colonial History of Doubeia

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Doubeia: /* Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s) */

The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 244. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of community-centredness.

==Oblasts of Dobraya==
===Queensland Oblast===
Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

===Angelsk Oblast===
Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk city, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk is known in the modern day as Angelos.

===Gavany Oblast===
Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

===Krasnyezhsk Oblast===
Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk is known in the modern day as Kratsnick.

===Lyevly Oblast===
Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode.

Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

===Rudagorod Oblast===
Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya.

Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

===Roga Oblast===
Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Ruda and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Many of The Newlands' first settlers comprised members of royalty, the nobility, and Twicetagria's richest families escaping the instability in Twicetagria. The relative wealth of the settlers and imported inflation from foreign countries made The Newlands an expensive place to live. This dissuaded many middle-class Twicetagriens from settling in The Newlands. Hence, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya. Nevertheless, The Newlands was seen as a more desirable place to settle in due to the more comfortable standard of living and larger provisions of housing in Port Pomeranian.

There was much migration from Dobraya to The Newlands, especially as more affluent and influential persons and families chose to move to Port Pomeranian. There was not much hostility between the two colonies, although Dobraya traders in The Newlands were often treated poorly according to recounts.

==Oblasts of The Newlands==
===Port Pomeranian Oblast===
Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers, most would end up moving to other settlements.

===Chyorniy Oblast===
Chyorniy (Чёпный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was not

===Byelaxolm Oblast===
Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”)

===New Tvoygrad Oblast===
New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д)

===Mosyland Oblast===
Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”)

Colonial History of Doubeia

2025-11-20T09:19:26Z

Doubeia: added information about the newlands, will add on later

The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' period spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 244. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite both being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Background and settling of Dobraya (1654-1700s)==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch Queen Eva II. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate and turn public opinion against them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing and persistent droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other middle-class families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter was a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of community-centredness.

==Oblasts of Dobraya==
===Queensland Oblast===
Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

Crime was a significant issue in Queensland, with a significant presence of gangs and criminal organisations. They were mostly limited to underdeveloped areas of Queensland, but more affluent areas were not exempt from criminal activity. Crimes ranging from petty crime to more serious ones such as murder all were not uncommon, and local law enforcement was often ineffective. Most of these gangs were imports from Twicetagria where they already had a presence. Gangs mainly preyed on young, impressionable settlers forced to live without a home due to Queensland's overcrowding issue.

===Angelsk Oblast===
Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk city, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk is known in the modern day as Angelos.

===Gavany Oblast===
Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany is known in the modern day as Ebony, both as a rough transliteration of the Twicetagrien name and after the ebony trees in the area.

===Krasnyezhsk Oblast===
Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk is known in the modern day as Kratsnick.

===Lyevly Oblast===
Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode.

Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

===Rudagorod Oblast===
Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya.

Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

===Roga Oblast===
Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast, Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Ruda and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

==Colonisation of The Newlands (1677-1700s)==
In 1677, a Twicetagrien expedition mission was sent to scout for lands west of the Dobraya settlement. The Newlands was first sighted during the mission, and after a second, more detailed expedition, the Twicetagrien crown granted charters to set up settlements in The Newlands. The first of those settlements was at Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский). The Port Pomeranian colony flourished as its settler count grew from 3,000 to more than 10,000 in a decade of settlement. Other colonies such as Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”) and New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д) were also established along the coast of The Newlands (Но́вый Kрай), but neither were as successful as Port Pomeranian.

The establishment of The Newlands was largely in response to overcrowding in Queensland and the Winter of 1675. After the devastating effects of the winter, confidence in Twicetagria's colonisation efforts had fallen drastically and the number of new settlers dropped by more than half in 1676. The Newlands was marketed as having a warmer and more tolerable climate than Dobraya whilst boasting similarly vast farmlands. In the first two years, more than 5,000 settlers arrived from Twicetagria to The Newlands, and close to 800 moved from Dobraya.

The Newlands' early economy was not reliant on agriculture like Dobraya. Instead, fishing and trade held much importance in The Newlands' economy, with seafood generally being its largest export. Many Twicetagrien nobles and royal family members also bought possessions in The Newlands. Nevertheless, settler rates for The Newlands were lower than that of Dobraya as Dobraya was more established. However, The Newlands soon overtook Dobraya in terms of development.

==Oblasts of The Newlands==
===Port Pomeranian Oblast===
Port Pomeranian (Порт-Помера́нский) was the administrative centre of The Newlands. Located on a natural harbour, Port Pomeranian was the gateway between The Newlands and the world as most trade flowed through it. Other than fishing and trade, shipmaking was also a significant industry. Port Pomeranian sat on the Chuka river that connected the city to the interior, and ships were the main mode of transport along the river. Port Pomeranian's population expanded greatly from 5,000 in the 1680s to more than 40,000 in 1715. Its growth was not hampered by geography, as the surrounding flat terrain made expansion convenient. The city's layout was planned by central urban planners who had plans for future expansions as late as the 1800s. Most of these future expansions would be fulfilled, often with a few adjusments to suit the changing times.

Port Pomeranian attracted many businesses and wealthy entrepreneurs. Additionally, many of its early settlers were from well-to-do and renowned families, giving it the nickname "The City of Gold". Its cost of living was the highest amongst all oblasts in both The Newlands and Dobraya. Many settlers could not afford to live in Port Pomeranian, and despite it being the hub for Twicetagrien settlers, most would end up moving to other settlements.

===Chyorniy Oblast===
Chyorniy (Чёпный, lit. “black”) was named after the local population of black swans (Cygnus atratus). Chyorniy was not

===Byelaxolm Oblast===
Byelaxolm (Белахо́лм, lit. “white hill”)

===New Tvoygrad Oblast===
New Tvoygrad (Но́вый Твойгра́д)

===Mosyland Oblast===
Mosyland (Мо́с-Край, lit. “Mos Land”)

Colonial History of Doubeia

2025-11-17T10:00:35Z

Doubeia:

Colonial History of Doubeia

2025-11-17T09:55:10Z

Doubeia: dobraya portion done

The '''Twicetagrien colonisation of modern-day Doubeia''' spans the first landfall in modern-day Queensland in 1654, to the Fall of Twicetagria in 244. As a means to expand territorially and to seek potential safe havens for the monarchy in the event of a crisis, the Twicetagrien crown funded colonisation and expedition trips to Esportiva. Settlement rates in the two Esportivan colonies, '''Dobraya''' and '''The Newlands''', gradually increased as people were attracted by the fertile soil and agricultural opportunities present.

Settlers in the Twicetagrien colonies were overwhelmingly, if not entirely, of Twicetagrien ethnicity. Foreigners were almost nonexistent as the colonies had strict rules that forbade foreigners to permanently settle in them. Nevertheless, foreign goods were regularly traded to and from the colonies. Within twenty years, Dobraya's population had grown to more than 75,000, and The Newlands to more than 50,000. The two colonies, despite being under the Twicetagrien crown, operated independently. Dobraya's economy was heavily reliant on agriculture and sustenance farming, whereas The Newlands' economy was more diversified, with fishing and trade being other major industries during their sunrise years.

The colonial history of Doubeia ended when the Twicetagrien monarchy dissolved as a result of the Fall of Twicetagria in 1832. The colonial administrations, loyal to the crown, were seen as unofficial successors of the monarchy, but anti-monarchist sentiments amongst settlers resulted in the Doubeinese Revolution.

==Founding and settling of Dobraya==
Twicetagria's first foray into Esportiva took place in 1654 when the crown-backed colonisation and expedition mission first made landfall in Esportiva on the piece of land where modern-day Queensland sits on. The area was scouted, and after reporting fertile, arable farmlands around the area, the Twicetagrien government officially began to prepare for its first Esportivan settlement. The first few settlers arrived a few months after the land was newly formed. The entire colony was named Dobraya (from Twicetagrien Russian до́брая “good”), but the main settlement itself was named Queensland (Korolyevi Krai, Kороле́вы Kрай) after the Twicetagrien monarch. In the following months, Dobraya expanded as more settlers came, especially farmers. Farmers were granted large pieces of farmland as a ploy to attract more settlers. Feodor Churkayev was named as the first colonial governor of Dobraya.

The Twicetagrien monarchy intended Dobraya to not only be a boost to Twicetagria's economy, but a safe haven for the monarchy and nobility. Anti-monarchist sentiments were on the rise in Twicetagria, and members of high society were fearful of a popular rebellion which would implicate them. Therefore, whilst most nobles did not live in Dobraya, they owned properties in Queensland. Meanwhile, due to ongoing droughts and climate uncertainties in Twicetagria, many farmers were paid to move to Dobraya due to the abundance of arable land. Although the crown promised to aid the farmers and subsidise farm operations for the first few years, many farmers were often left unsupported, having to rely on themselves and other farmers to set up their farms.

In the meantime, other affluent and well-to-do families and individuals also started to move to Dobraya to escape the tensions and instability in Twicetagria. Some sought a quieter life without having to resort to rural lifestyles, while others saw Dobraya as an opportunity to set up business. Amongst these settlers were both pro- and anti-monarchists, although most in Queensland supported the monarchy. Penal settlements were also set up in Dobraya, with convicts being tasked with colonial projects such as construction of infrastructure, manufacturing and farming. In the next few years, the settlement had grown to about 50,000, and New Tvoygrad was crowded enough that the first serious effort to establish other urban areas outside of New Tvoygrad was made. New Tvoygrad’s geography made it, while a great port, hard to expand as much of its land sat on a coastal island, with the surrounding coast being largely marshy and unsuitable for settlement. Smaller settlements started to form including Angelovsk (А́нгеловск, lit. “city of angels”) and Gavany (Гавань, lit. “haven”).

The Winter of 1675 was the first crisis Dobraya faced as a colony. The winter a particularly harsh one, and many crops failed while at least sixty-seven deaths were reported due to starvation or hypothermia. Farms and penal settlements were hit the hardest as many were not adequately prepared to withstand the cold. The warmer climate in Queensland made it a safe haven for many farmers escaping the cold. December 14 is celebrated in Doubeia as Foundation Day to commemorate the Winter of 1675 and Dobraya's early display of community-centredness.

===Queensland Oblast===
Named after the city of Queensland/Korolyevi Krai, Queensland Oblast served as the administrative centre of Dobraya as the colonial administration and most services were located in Queensland. Queensland Oblast contained only the city of Queensland.

In the later years of Dobraya's colonial rule, Queensland started to face over-population concerns. Most of the island Queensland was situated on had been urbanised, and as settlers continued to flow into Dobraya, the city became very crowded. Furthermore, a housing shortage forced many settlers, old and new, to go homeless, with many living in informal housing and slums. A former mayor of Queensland, Yoan Hanzelkov, decreed that newer settlers were not allowed to settle in Queensland if they had not bought a lodging before their arrival, while properties that were left unoccupied for more than 60 days would be claimed by the city and resold to willing buyers. This led to disapproval amongst the nobility back in Twicetagria as many owned doomsday properties in Queensland but did not reside in them, so the latter ruling was rescinded. The nullification of the ruling caused frustration and annoyance amongst the general populace, especially those looking to purchase homes amidst the housing shortage and high housing prices.

===Angelsk Oblast===
Angelsk Oblast comprises Angelsk city, which it was named after, and several smaller settlements and farms. Angelsk was the second city to be founded in Dobraya, serving as an alternate destination along the Dobrayan coast for settlers. Queensland's overpopulation contributed to its quick growth especially during the later years. The expedition team that scouted the area reported sightings of what they described as angels, which gave the city its name.

Angelsk is known in the modern day as Angelos.

===Gavany Oblast===
Named after the penal settlement of Gavany, Gavany Oblast was the first home of many Twicetagrien convicts and prisoners. Whilst it was originally a separate entity from Dobraya, it was formally incorporated into the colony in 1767.

The Gavany penal settlement was home to as many as 80,000 convicts. Many of these convicts had committed political or high-profile crimes, and it was rumoured that dissidents amongst the royal family and nobility and anti-monarchists made up a substantial portion of these convicts. As Dobraya's farming industry grew larger, more and more convicts were transported to Dobraya even if their crime was relatively insignificant (e.g: robbery, theft or pickpocketting, perjury) to support farming operations. These convicts were often transported without their families; homesickness and loneliness were contributors to the high suicide rate in Gavany.

Gavany remained a penal settlement until the Fall of Twicetagria. However, convicts were encouraged to settle in Gavany while serving their sentences. Former convicts and their families were allowed to move to other parts of Dobraya and The Newlands if they showed good attitude in Gavany. Some managed to escape Gavany even though they were not allowed to leave, but many eligible families chose to stay in Gavany due to the stigmaisation of so-called "convict families" in the rest of the colonies.

Gavany is known in the modern day as Ebony.

===Krasnyezhsk Oblast===
Krasnyezhsk (Красне́жск, lit. “city of red snow”) Oblast is named after the city of Krasnyezhsk. The largest oblast by land area, Krasnyezhsk oblast largely comprised Krasnyezhsk City and surrounding farms who used Krasnyezhsk City as an urban centre to sell and distribute their crops. The etymology of the name is unknown, but it was speculated that it was named after the Winter of 1675. Most human and livestock deaths were recorded in Krasnyezhsk, and the "red" may have referred to the blood of the deceased.

Krasnyezhsk is known in the modern day as ???.

===Lyevly Oblast===
Named after its namesake city which in turn was named after its founder, Lyevly (Ле́вль, lit. “of Lev”) Oblast was the easternmost oblast in Dobraya. Lyevly is largely mountainous and borders Kita-Hinode to its east. Nevertheless, there was little evidence of any contact between Dobraya and Kita-Hinode.

Lyevly's mountainous terrain and often harsh climate attracted few settlers, most of whom settled on the foot of mountains and valleys closer to other parts of Dobraya.

Lyevly is known in the modern day as Lievlie.

===Rudagorod Oblast===
Rudagorod (Рудагoрoд, lit. “ore city”) Oblast was known for its numerous mines and mineral deposits. When ore and other precious metals were first discovered in the area in the 1740s, Rudagorod attracted many settlers hoping to profit from the minerals. Other than ores, Rudagorod's southern location and mild weather attracted settlers who could not acclimatise to the cooler and more populated parts of Dobraya.

Due to the island's proximity to the Euthymian Isles, many followers of the Tetralotoi faith would move to Rudagorod City; this would lead to the city being granted the title of "Saint".

Rudagorod is known in the modern day as Saint Ruderock.

===Roga Oblast===
Roga (Ро́га, lit. “horn”) Oblast was the only oblast in Dobraya not to be named after the largest city in the oblast which was instead Aleksandraya. Instead, Roga was named after the Horn of Dobraya (modern-day Horn of Doubeia). Primarily a farming oblast, Roga was differentiated from the other oblasts due to its relatively low-altitude interior but high-altitude coast. This contributed to its iconic cliff coasts. However, this also made Roga rather inaccessible by sea, and this limited its settler potential.

Ruda and Aleksandraya are known in the modern day as Horne and Alexandra respectively.

Doubeia

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Doubeia:

Doubeia

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Doubeia: major rehaul of doubeia's national information pt 1

Doubeinese Crisis

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Doubeia: Replaced content with "'''OUTDATED'''"

'''OUTDATED'''

Doubeinese Civil Conflict

2025-10-14T16:06:07Z

Doubeia: /* Pre-war developments */

{{Infobox military conflict
| conflict = Doubeinese Civil Conflict
| date = Just One Day by BTS
| place = Predominantly: [[West Doubeia]]
| territory = Independence of [[West Doubeia]] (we'll see how lah)
| result = West Doubeinese victory
* Doubeinese bakaaa
* okok nanhubero
| combatant1 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia|Placeholder]] {{collapsible list|bullets=y|title=Supported by:
|{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia|Placeholder]]
}}
| combatant2 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia]] {{collapsible list|bullets=y|title=Supported by:
|{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia|Placeholder]]
}}
| commander1 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Guizhong]]{{KIA}} {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Dainsleif]]<hr>{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Lesley]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Cyno]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Peter]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Johnathan]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Cibai]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Brother]]
| commander2 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Xsgina]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Diluc's Father]]{{KIA}}<hr>{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Ourobouros]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Von Lycaon]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Mother]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Choi Seungcheol]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[James]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[An Geonho Fasion]]
| strength1 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 2,000 (1970) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 30,000 (1975) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 110,000 (1990)
| strength2 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 11,000 (1970) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 120,000 (1984) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 123,000 (1990)
| casualties1 = 65,000–70,000 killed
| casualties2 = 195,620 killed
| casualties3 = 150,000–280,000 civilians killed
| notes =
}}
The Doubeinese Civil Conflict is an armed conflict and insurgency that has taken place since 717. It is being fought between the Free Army of West Doubeia (FAWD) and the Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF), the former of which are fighting to gain self-determination and eventual independence from Doubeia.

== Background ==
During the ratification of the Doubeinese Constitution, it was agreed that West Doubeia would be granted autonomy from Doubeia within ten years of independence. However, the inaction of the Doubeinese central government to fulfil the autonomy agreement caused much dissatisfaction in West Doubeia, and contributed to growing negative sentiments towards the central government.

The early years of independence was marked by discontent amongst the West Doubeinese towards the central government, especially pertaining to its alleged favouritism towards East Doubeia. Despite Doubeia's federal government structure, the central government held substantial power, especially over the state and lower-level governments. Additionally, it is estimated than up to 80% of Doubeia's national revenue (idk how to phrase this) was controlled by the federal government, with the rest being allocated to the lower-level governments. There was also worries from West Doubeia about the over-representation of East Doubeinese states held in the Assembly. The inadequate representation of West Doubeia in the National Council was raised in Assembly sessions, but the canton representative seat assignments have remained unadjusted since Doubeia's independence. Member of the Assembly Janet Voyuskaya notably resigned during an Assembly session because of the aforementioned, accusing the Assembly of unfairly prioritising East Doubeinese interests.

Cultural differences between East and West Doubeia also contributed to the growing divide between both halves. While East Doubeia is more homogeneous in its demographics, West Doubeia is a common destination for immigrants, especially those of Huayramarcan and Juven descent. This contributed to a unique fusion of cultures in many major West Doubeinese cities that was not commonly found in the east. Additionally, West Doubeia is much more liberal in ideology than East Doubeia, further accentuating the political differences between both halves of Doubeia. Nevertheless, many voters in West Doubeia choose to elect representatives from the socially conservative Doubeia Central Alliance (DCA) party due to its more forgiving and supportive stance towards West Doubeia compared to other major parties.

There were rumours about a new centre-left party forming to represent West Doubeinese interests as early as 710 to compete in the scheduled 713 General Elections, but the party never materialised.

== Pre-war developments ==
Autonomy talks between the central Doubeinese government and West Doubeinese representatives and members of the WDOD commenced in early 716. However, the talks came to an impasse as neither side could agree on the terms of autonomy, and West Doubeinese autonomy was indefinitely postponed. It was reported that the main topic of disagreement centred around the Queen Lawrencia Territories; both Doubeia and West Doubeia wanted full control of the territories without any exception. In response to the delay of the autonomy talks, many West Doubeinese politicians resigned, triggering a snap General Election one year before the next scheduled General Election in 717. Many West Doubeinese viewed the failed autonomy talks as the last straw, and as East Doubeinese dominance in the National Council continued to go unchecked, there were surges in sentiments of not only autonomy but also full-fledged independence from Doubeia.

On 14 July 716, anti-union supporters launched a protest in Port Pomeranian, West Doubeia's largest city. The protest was quickly quelled, but it inspired pro-autonomy protests in other major West Doubeinese cities. Despite being met with brute force, more protests that grew increasingly violent sprung up across West Doubeia, and a state of emergency was temporarily declared in several states. In response, both pro-West Doubeia and anti-autonomy protests sprung up across the rest of Doubeia, some of which were marked with controversy due to their alleged endorsements by certain politicians.

On 5 October 716, a particularly brutal popular uprising in Port Pomeranian was quelled, but not without resulting in the deaths of more than thirty police officers and special forces. The Uprising in the Port caused the prime minister, Galilea Korotkaya, to declare martial law in several West Doubeinese states. The DCA would soon splinter as pro-autonomy politicians, primarily from West Doubeia, left to form the Liberation for the West (LW) party, whilst several Golossa Narodov (GN) and other right-wing politicians soon followed suit. The left-leaning United Doubeinese Front (UDF), whilst remaining as one party, was internally divided into pro- and anti-autonomy camps. Martial law was lifted in a week's time, but many Doubeinese Armed Forces units remained in West Doubeia much to the chagrin of the residents.

During the course of Doubeia's independence, the FAWD, a West Doubeinese separatist militia, had been secretly strengthening in number and weaponry. The FAWD had received most of its funding from West Doubeinese businessmen and politicians supporting their cause. The FAWD was alleged to have taken part in ilicit activities and collaborations with criminal organisations operating in West Doubeia to finance their operations although the FAWD has repeatedly declined these claims. These funds mostly went to the purchase of military weapons, as well as supplies.

The states of Karnerkarnen, Ruggland, Montagne, Ginnagne, and Black Swan declared their independence from Doubeia to form the West Doubeinese Union on December 7 717, a week before Doubeia's eighth independence anniversary. Days later on Independence Day, The Mossland, Elfwynne, and Advincio also announced their sessession from Doubeia and formed the EMA Tri-Alliance, a temporary union consisting of the three states. The Doubeinese government quickly decried the declaration of independence as unconstitutional and claimed that both West Doubeia and the EMA were still rightful Doubeinese territory.

The Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) was soon mobilised, with tens of thousands of troops being transported to West Doubeia to regain control of the region. Many Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) soldiers would mutiny or default to the separatists early on, weakening Doubeia's position in the civil war. Many citizens also showed their support for the separatists by organising online campaigns.

== War (717-present) ==
===717===
The start of the Doubeinese Civil Conflict was marked by the Bella Hills Attack, when members of the FAWD attacked a naval ship off the shore of carrying goods and supplies to troops stationed in the area. Whilst no one was killed, a DAF naval officer was wounded, and Premier Korotkaya declared the attack an act of war. Martial law was imposed in Doubeia, and the DAF began to occupy major urban centres in West Doubeia.

Doubeia received international support, with many nations recognising West Doubeia as Doubeinese territory. The DAF also received military aid and supplies, including UAVs, battleships and weapons, whilst forming partnership with the armed forces of Kanzlia and Crpostran. West Doubeia, meanwhile, received little international backing as most did not recognise its claim to independence. Nevertheless, there were claims of the FAWD secretly receiving support in terms of troops and materials from nations such as Oberour Ar Moro and groups such as the Tukarist Liberation Front.

==Peace talks==

== Recognition ==

Doubeinese Civil Conflict

2025-10-14T16:03:36Z

Doubeia: added more background info

{{Infobox military conflict
| conflict = Doubeinese Civil Conflict
| date = Just One Day by BTS
| place = Predominantly: [[West Doubeia]]
| territory = Independence of [[West Doubeia]] (we'll see how lah)
| result = West Doubeinese victory
* Doubeinese bakaaa
* okok nanhubero
| combatant1 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia|Placeholder]] {{collapsible list|bullets=y|title=Supported by:
|{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia|Placeholder]]
}}
| combatant2 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia]] {{collapsible list|bullets=y|title=Supported by:
|{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia|Placeholder]]
}}
| commander1 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Guizhong]]{{KIA}} {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Dainsleif]]<hr>{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Lesley]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Cyno]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Peter]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Johnathan]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Cibai]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Brother]]
| commander2 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Xsgina]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Diluc's Father]]{{KIA}}<hr>{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Ourobouros]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Von Lycaon]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Mother]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Choi Seungcheol]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[James]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[An Geonho Fasion]]
| strength1 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 2,000 (1970) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 30,000 (1975) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 110,000 (1990)
| strength2 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 11,000 (1970) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 120,000 (1984) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 123,000 (1990)
| casualties1 = 65,000–70,000 killed
| casualties2 = 195,620 killed
| casualties3 = 150,000–280,000 civilians killed
| notes =
}}
The Doubeinese Civil Conflict is an armed conflict and insurgency that has taken place since 717. It is being fought between the Free Army of West Doubeia (FAWD) and the Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF), the former of which are fighting to gain self-determination and eventual independence from Doubeia.

== Background ==
During the ratification of the Doubeinese Constitution, it was agreed that West Doubeia would be granted autonomy from Doubeia within ten years of independence. However, the inaction of the Doubeinese central government to fulfil the autonomy agreement caused much dissatisfaction in West Doubeia, and contributed to growing negative sentiments towards the central government.

The early years of independence was marked by discontent amongst the West Doubeinese towards the central government, especially pertaining to its alleged favouritism towards East Doubeia. Despite Doubeia's federal government structure, the central government held substantial power, especially over the state and lower-level governments. Additionally, it is estimated than up to 80% of Doubeia's national revenue (idk how to phrase this) was controlled by the federal government, with the rest being allocated to the lower-level governments. There was also worries from West Doubeia about the over-representation of East Doubeinese states held in the Assembly. The inadequate representation of West Doubeia in the National Council was raised in Assembly sessions, but the canton representative seat assignments have remained unadjusted since Doubeia's independence. Member of the Assembly Janet Voyuskaya notably resigned during an Assembly session because of the aforementioned, accusing the Assembly of unfairly prioritising East Doubeinese interests.

Cultural differences between East and West Doubeia also contributed to the growing divide between both halves. While East Doubeia is more homogeneous in its demographics, West Doubeia is a common destination for immigrants, especially those of Huayramarcan and Juven descent. This contributed to a unique fusion of cultures in many major West Doubeinese cities that was not commonly found in the east. Additionally, West Doubeia is much more liberal in ideology than East Doubeia, further accentuating the political differences between both halves of Doubeia. Nevertheless, many voters in West Doubeia choose to elect representatives from the socially conservative Doubeia Central Alliance (DCA) party due to its more forgiving and supportive stance towards West Doubeia compared to other major parties.

There were rumours about a new centre-left party forming to represent West Doubeinese interests as early as 710 to compete in the scheduled 713 General Elections, but the party never materialised.

== Pre-war developments ==
Autonomy talks between the central Doubeinese government and West Doubeinese representatives and members of the WDOD commenced in early 716. However, the talks came to an impasse as neither side could agree on the terms of autonomy, and West Doubeinese autonomy was indefinitely postponed. It was reported that the main topic of disagreement centred around the Queen Lawrencia Territories; both Doubeia and West Doubeia wanted full control of the territories without any exception. In response to the delay of the autonomy talks, many West Doubeinese politicians resigned, triggering a snap General Election one year before the next scheduled General Election in 717. Many West Doubeinese viewed the failed autonomy talks as the last straw, and as East Doubeinese dominance in the National Council continued to go unchecked, there were surges in sentiments of not only autonomy but also full-fledged independence from Doubeia.

On 14 July 716, anti-union supporters launched a protest in Port Pomeranian, West Doubeia's largest city. The protest was quickly quelled, but it inspired pro-autonomy protests in other major West Doubeinese cities. Despite being met with brute force, more protests that grew increasingly violent sprung up across West Doubeia, and a state of emergency was temporarily declared in several states. In response, both pro-West Doubeia and anti-autonomy protests sprung up across the rest of Doubeia, some of which were marked with controversy due to their alleged endorsements by certain politicians.

On 5 October 716, a particularly brutal popular uprising in Port Pomeranian was quelled, but not without resulting in the deaths of more than thirty police officers and special forces. The Uprising in the Port caused the prime minister, Galilea Korotkaya, to declare martial law in several West Doubeinese states. The DCA would soon splinter as pro-autonomy politicians, primarily from West Doubeia, left to form the Liberation for the West (LW) party, whilst several GN and other right-wing politicians soon followed suit. The UDF, whilst remaining as one party, was internally divided into pro- and anti-autonomy camps. Martial law was lifted in a week's time, but many Doubeinese Armed Forces units remained in West Doubeia much to the chagrin of the residents.

During the course of Doubeia's independence, the FAWD, a West Doubeinese separatist militia, had been secretly strengthening in number and weaponry. The FAWD had received most of its funding from West Doubeinese businessmen and politicians supporting their cause. The FAWD was alleged to have taken part in ilicit activities and collaborations with criminal organisations operating in West Doubeia to finance their operations although the FAWD has repeatedly declined these claims. These funds mostly went to the purchase of military weapons, as well as supplies.

The states of Karnerkarnen, Ruggland, Montagne, Ginnagne, and Black Swan declared their independence from Doubeia to form the West Doubeinese Union on December 7 717, a week before Doubeia's eighth independence anniversary. Days later on Independence Day, The Mossland, Elfwynne, and Advincio also announced their sessession from Doubeia and formed the EMA Tri-Alliance, a temporary union consisting of the three states. The Doubeinese government quickly decried the declaration of independence as unconstitutional and claimed that both West Doubeia and the EMA were still rightful Doubeinese territory.

The Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) was soon mobilised, with tens of thousands of troops being transported to West Doubeia to regain control of the region. Many Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) soldiers would mutiny or default to the separatists early on, weakening Doubeia's position in the civil war. Many citizens also showed their support for the separatists by organising online campaigns.

== War (717-present) ==
===717===
The start of the Doubeinese Civil Conflict was marked by the Bella Hills Attack, when members of the FAWD attacked a naval ship off the shore of carrying goods and supplies to troops stationed in the area. Whilst no one was killed, a DAF naval officer was wounded, and Premier Korotkaya declared the attack an act of war. Martial law was imposed in Doubeia, and the DAF began to occupy major urban centres in West Doubeia.

Doubeia received international support, with many nations recognising West Doubeia as Doubeinese territory. The DAF also received military aid and supplies, including UAVs, battleships and weapons, whilst forming partnership with the armed forces of Kanzlia and Crpostran. West Doubeia, meanwhile, received little international backing as most did not recognise its claim to independence. Nevertheless, there were claims of the FAWD secretly receiving support in terms of troops and materials from nations such as Oberour Ar Moro and groups such as the Tukarist Liberation Front.

==Peace talks==

== Recognition ==

Doubeinese Civil Conflict

2025-10-13T14:41:30Z

Doubeia:

{{Infobox military conflict
| conflict = Doubeinese Civil Conflict
| date = Just One Day by BTS
| place = Predominantly: [[West Doubeia]]
| territory = Independence of [[West Doubeia]] (we'll see how lah)
| result = West Doubeinese victory
* Doubeinese bakaaa
* okok nanhubero
| combatant1 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia|Placeholder]] {{collapsible list|bullets=y|title=Supported by:
|{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia|Placeholder]]
}}
| combatant2 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia]] {{collapsible list|bullets=y|title=Supported by:
|{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Doubeia|Placeholder]]
}}
| commander1 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Guizhong]]{{KIA}} {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Dainsleif]]<hr>{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Lesley]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Cyno]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Peter]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Johnathan]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Cibai]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Brother]]
| commander2 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Xsgina]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Diluc's Father]]{{KIA}}<hr>{{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Ourobouros]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Von Lycaon]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Mother]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[Choi Seungcheol]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[James]] {{flagicon|Doubeia}} [[An Geonho Fasion]]
| strength1 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 2,000 (1970) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 30,000 (1975) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 110,000 (1990)
| strength2 = {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 11,000 (1970) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 120,000 (1984) {{flagicon|Doubeia}} 123,000 (1990)
| casualties1 = 65,000–70,000 killed
| casualties2 = 195,620 killed
| casualties3 = 150,000–280,000 civilians killed
| notes =
}}
The Doubeinese Civil Conflict is an armed conflict and insurgency that has taken place since 717. It is being fought between the Free Army of West Doubeia (FAWD) and the Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF), the former of which are fighting to gain self-determination and eventual independence from Doubeia.

== Background and Protests ==
During the ratification of the Doubeinese Constitution, it was agreed that West Doubeia would be granted autonomy from Doubeia within ten years of independence.

During the early years of independence, there was discontent amongst the West Doubeinese towards the central government's alleged favouritism towards East Doubeia. Cultural differences between East and West Doubeia also contributed to several fights and assaults within Doubeia across the early 710s. At the same time, autonomy sentiments were growing, and there was much dissatisfaction with the Doubeinese government's inaction on the autonomy agreement.

Autonomy talks between the central Doubeinese government and West Doubeinese representatives and members of the WDOD commenced in early 716. However, the talks came to an impasse as neither side could agree on the terms of autonomy, and West Doubeinese autonomy was indefinitely postponed. It was reported that the main topic of disagreement centred around the Queen Lawrencia Territories; both Doubeia and West Doubeia wanted full control of the territories without any exception. In response to the delay of the autonomy talks, many West Doubeinese politicians resigned, triggering a snap General Election one year before the next scheduled General Election in 717.

On 14 July 716, pro-autonomy supporters launched a protest in Port Pomeranian, West Doubeia's largest city. The protest was quickly quelled, but it inspired pro-autonomy protests in other major West Doubeinese cities. Despite being met with brute force, more protests that grew increasingly violent sprung up across pro-autonomy states in West Doubeia, and a state of emergency was temporarily declared in several states. In response, anti-autonomy protests sprung up across the rest of Doubeia, some of which were marked with controversy due to their alleged endorsements by certain politicians.

On 5 October 716, a particularly brutal popular uprising in Port Pomeranian was quelled, but not without resulting in the deaths of more than thirty police officers and special forces. The Uprising in the Port caused the prime minister, Galilea Korotkaya, to declare martial law in several West Doubeinese states. The DCA would soon splinter as pro-autonomy politicians, primarily from West Doubeia, left to form the Liberation for the West (LW) party, whilst several GN and other right-wing politicians soon followed suit. The UDF, whilst remaining as one party, was internally divided into pro- and anti-autonomy camps. Martial law was lifted in a week's time, but many Doubeinese Armed Forces units remained in West Doubeia much to the chagrin of the residents.

During the course of Doubeia's independence, the FAWD, a West Doubeinese separatist militia, had been secretly strengthening in number and weaponry. The FAWD had received most of its funding from West Doubeinese businessmen and politicians supporting their cause. The FAWD was alleged to have taken part in ilicit activities and collaborations with criminal organisations operating in West Doubeia to finance their operations although the FAWD has repeatedly declined these claims. These funds mostly went to the purchase of military weapons, as well as supplies.

The states of Karnerkarnen, Ruggland, Montagne, Ginnagne, and Black Swan declared their independence from Doubeia to form the West Doubeinese Union on December 7 717, a week before Doubeia's eighth independence anniversary. Days later on Independence Day, The Mossland, Elfwynne, and Advincio also announced their sessession from Doubeia and their subsumation into the West Doubeinese Union. The Doubeinese government quickly decried the declaration of independence as unconstitutional and claimed that West Doubeia was still rightful Doubeinese territory.

The Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) was soon mobilised, with tens of thousands of troops being transported to West Doubeia to regain control of the region. Many Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) soldiers would mutiny or default to the West Doubeinese Union, weakening Doubeia's position in the civil war.

== War (717-present) ==
===717===
The start of the Doubeinese Civil Conflict was marked by the Bella Hills Attack, when members of the FAWD attacked a naval ship off the shore of carrying goods and supplies to troops stationed in the area. Whilst no one was killed, a DAF naval officer was wounded, and Premier Korotkaya declared the attack an act of war. Martial law was imposed in Doubeia, and the DAF began to occupy major urban centres in West Doubeia.

Doubeia received international support, with many nations recognising West Doubeia as Doubeinese territory. The DAF also received military aid and supplies, including UAVs, battleships and weapons, whilst forming partnership with the armed forces of Kanzlia and Crpostran. West Doubeia, meanwhile, received little international backing as most did not recognise its claim to independence. Nevertheless, there were claims of the FAWD secretly receiving support in terms of troops and materials from nations such as Oberour Ar Moro and groups such as the Tukarist Liberation Front.

==Peace talks==

== Recognition ==

Doubeia

2025-10-13T14:24:16Z

Doubeia: /* Doubeinese Civil Conflict (716-present) */

{{under construction}}
{{Infobox country
|conventional_long_name = The Federal Doubeinese Republic
|common_name = Doubeia
|image_flag = Flag of Doubeia.png
|alt_flag = Flag of Doubeia
|image_coat =
|alt_coat =
|national_motto = Freedom Is For All
|national_anthem = Liberty, From Our Oppressor's Hands
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|capital = Queensland
|largest_city = Solvecere
|official_languages = English
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| 87.4% Doubeinese
| 4.5% Huayramarcan
| 2.6% Juven
| 1.5% Tumbran
| 1.1% Hapiloppian
| 2% Others
}}
|ethnic_groups_year = 709
|demonym = Doubeinese
|government_type = Federal parliamentary democratic republic
|leader_title1 = Prime Minister
|leader_name1 = Galilea Korotya
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|legislature = The National Council
|upper_house = Senate
|lower_house = Assembly
|sovereignty_type = Independence from Twicetagria
|established_event1 = Establishment of the Twcietagrien New Tvoygrad Territory
|established_date1 = circa 0 ME
|established_event2 = Independence from Twicetagria
|established_date2 = 13 July 234
|established_event3 = Dissolution of New Tvoygrad
|established_date3 = 31 March 634
|established_event4 = Willowan jurisdiction
|established_date4 = 17 May 638
|established_event5 = Independence
|established_date5 = 14 December 709
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|area_km2 = 1,152,403.8
|area_sq_mi = 444,945.7
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|population_density_sq_mi = 227
|GDP_PPP = $394.152 billion
|GDP_PPP_year = 709
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = $3885.34
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|GDP_nominal_year = 709
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $10037.78
|Gini = 44
|Gini_year = 609
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|HDI = 0.772
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|currency_code = DBG
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}}
'''Doubeia''', officially '''The Federal Doubeinese Republic''', is a country located in central [[Esportiva]]. The Doubeinese territory is separated by the Strait of Doubeia, and its territory is split into three regions: East Doubeia, West Doubeia, and the Queen Lawrencia Territory. Doubeia borders [[Kita-Hinode]] to its east, and [[Nekoni]] to its west. Doubeia does not share any land borders with any sovereign nation to its south. Doubeia has a population of 101 million; this figure is expected to start to plateau in the coming years. As a federal republic, Doubeia consists of 17 states and 7 special territories, making up a total of 24 federal units. The capital, Queensland, is located on along the northern coast of East Doubeia.

Doubeia sits on traditionally uninhabited territory. The roots of modern-day Doubeia lay in the settlement of New Tvoygrad (current-day [[Queensland]]) by colonisers from [[Twicetagria]]. East Doubeia was settled by Twicetagrien colonists, while West Doubeia was populated due to a resettlement scheme promulgated by the government long after independence. Doubeia prematurely gained independence after Twicetagria fell into anarchy. The early Doubeinese post-colonial period was marred with stagnant economical growth and severe corruption against a rapidly rising population. During this period, Doubeia closed its borders. From 634 to 638, Doubeia experienced the Doubeinese Crisis, where the government then fled the nation, leading to a series of power struggles. The period between the Doubeinese Crisis and independence was spent under Willowan jurisdiction, and it was marked by significant improvements to the economy and state of living. Doubeia ceded from Willowa in December 14, 709.

Doubeia is marked by a high level of personal freedom, and its strengthening economy and industrialisation has caused it to be recognised as a potential regional power. Additionally, Doubeia hosts a wide variety of natural biospheres as well as manmade attractions, making it a popular tourist destination in Esportiva. The Doubeinese economy is centred around the industrial, agricultural and tourism sectors. Doubeia is a member of the World Assembly, and a prospective member of the Esportivan Union.

== Etymology ==
The etymology for Doubeia is heavily disputed, with no general consensus as to how the name originated. There was no mention of Doubeia in historical annals and records until the founding of Doubeia when it formed as a satellite state of Willowa, and the Willowan government never gave any explanation behind the inspiration for the name. The etymology with the most support is that the name was randomly generated and chosen specifically due to its lack of connections to existing places or cultures, especially New Tvoygradian ones. However, a folk etymology that has gotten more popular states that the Willowan leader at the time, Kyle Wilhummer, was an avid fan of a game, Johnshin Impact, and was especially fond of Doubei, one of the game's characters. This etymology is rejected by most historians due to the dubiousness of the claim.

== History ==
===Prehistory===
Doubeia is known to have been uninhabited by any human civilisation before the arrival of the Twicetagriens. No remains of human bodies or inventions is found anywhere in eastern Doubeia. While human bones and several tools have been found in many places across western Doubeia, they all point to ancient nomadic civilisations that did not settle down in modern-day Doubeia. Nevertheless, there have been recent archaeological findings that suggest that the southern portion of western Doubeia may have been permanently inhabited by a human civilisation some four thousand years before the Modern Era, although they have been challenged.

===Colonial Era (before 234)===
The first records of foreign footfall onto Doubeia was in 4 BME (Before Modern Era), when Twicetagrien explorer Ivan Antonovich landed in modern-day Queensland, then known as New Tvoygrad City. Twicetagria was known to possess inter-regional transportation methods, thus inter-regional travels between Atlantean Oceania and Esportiva took place in a relatively short period of time. While Twicetagria was known to have claimed New Tvoygrad as Twicetagrien territory since 4 BME, it was not until 0 ME that it became an official subdivision under Twicetagria as the New Tvoygrad Territory. As more Twicetagriens, mostly rural farmers, moved to New Tvoygrad with the promise of vast arable land, New Tvoygrad City started to expand into the unclaimed Esportivan land. Soon, New Tvoygrad would experience the issue of overpopulation, and this would prompt the colonial government to move residents to other settlements such as Antonovsk, Vechnoslava, and Lasinyorodar. Land ownership was encouraged by the colonial government, and resettlement schemeswere set up to entice Twicetagriens to settle in New Tvoygrad. By the end of the second sentury ME, the New Tvoygrad Territory had a total population of 3.2 million people, with approximately half of the populace living in New Tvoygrad proper.

While many records dating to this era have been destroyed or lost since, there exists a Tvoygrad Archive in the Queensland National Library, where surviving annals from the colonial era are preserved and contained in a restricted-access zone.

===Early post-colonial era (234-634)===
====Early Instability====
New Tvoygrad gained independence from Twicetagria after the latter's fall into anarchy. Immediately, New Tvoygrad was met with a refugee crisis, where the large number of incoming Twicetagrien migrants fleeing the situation in Twicetagria overwhelmed the infrastructure in New Tvoygrad. Cities across the territory saw their populations shoot up as the population disparity between Twicetagria and New Tvoygrad meant that New Tvoygrad did not have the necessary infrastructure to house the millions of refugees. As the situation led to some unrest in the newborn nation, the New Tvoygrad government implemented a resettlement scheme. New Tvoygradians were incentivised to establish more communities in the vast New Tvoygrad territory, especially since settlements were few and far in between then. Within the next century, as many as 50 towns were founded, with some becoming fully-fledged cities.

New Tvoygrad's economy centred much around agriculture, with almost 94% of its average annual exports from 400 to 500 ME being agricultural goods. Little was done to diversify the nation's economy, and the economy's growth started to plateau around the year 450 ME. The lack of economic growth led to the inflation of prices across the country, and poverty rates skyrocketed. Simultaneously, New Tvoygrad started to suffer from a brain drain as many New Tvoygradians started to migrate into the border nation of Willowa. New Tvoygrad's high emigration rate was coupled with plummeting birth rates as the cost of living continued to rise in New Tvoygrad. The social instability of New Tvoygrad pushed citizens out of the country as gang violence and police corruption was rife.

====Authoritarian Rule====
To combat the high emigration rate, Adam Krupin, the then-president of New Tvoygrad, passed a decree to shut New Tvoygrad's borders so that people and goods could neither enter nor exit the country freely. All foreign goods, companies and individuals was also expulsed to promote local-made content and patriotism. Although an ultimatum was given to New Tvoygrad citizens to return to the country, most elected not to, with some forgoing their New Tvoygrad citizenship in the process. To rejuvenate New Tvoygrad's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) sector, the New Tvoygrad government elected to kickstart STEM projects, as well as fully subsidise all STEM-related university courses in New Tvoygrad. The programme was discontinued to a lack in funding and corruption.

Crimorgs (clipping of "criminal organisation") was also a persistent issue across New Tvoygrad. Based in every city, most crimorgs had more prestige and money than a typical street gang. Crimorgs usually participated in the illegal trade industry as they had a significant presence in trades such as prostitution, gambling and human trafficking. The more powerful and wealthier crimorgs had the means to bribe and blackmail law enforcement agencies in their home cities, allowing them to carry out their criminal activities unopposed. The rising rates of poverty in New Tvoygrad led to more youths joining crimorgs as a means of making money for themselves or their families, leading to crimorg membership rates rising. Antonovsk in particular was a city known for crimorg activity, mostly due to its proximity to Willowa, a major source of illegal goods. Despite the central government's attempts to reduce the power of the crimorgs, city governments were too powerless to enact any change.

As the country dove deeper into its self-imposed lockdown, its economy started to decline even more. Although the birth rate had started increasing, leading to a population boom, resources in the nation became scarce as farmland for cultivating foodstuffs was either razed due to crimorg-related activity, or seized by the government to be developed for other uses. New Tvoygrad faced a severe shortage of essential goods as starvation and minor illness began to kill more New Tvoygradians. In addition, the central government at that time practiced mass censorship, with official media being directly affiliated with the media. Anyone found of criticising the country or the government was subject to a ten-year "correctional training". The bleak status quo in New Tvoygrad incited a sense of dissatisfaction amongst residents, until it boiled over in 634 ME.

===The Doubeinese Crisis (634-638)===
:''Main article: [[Doubeinese Crisis]]''

On 31 March, 634, New Tvoygradian civilian rebels, aided by crimorgs, took over the city of Antonovsk in one day; the city government was quick to surrender. For the following weeks, more and more cities in the south were overrun by rebels. City governments were virtually unarmed and law enforcement agencies were ineffective in fighting off the civilian rebels. Although the military was dispatched to the captured cities, the downsizing in troops and equipment coupled with poor morale led to most defaulting or surrendering to the rebels within a short period of time. By the second week of June, the entire country bar New Tvoygrad proper had fallen to the rebels. What was remaining of the military were based in New Tvoygrad. All government officials and their families had already fled the country, leaving New Tvoygrad without a proper leader for the time being. Despite instructions by the government to defeat the rebels, the military was quick to give in, allowing the rebels to take over New Tvoygrad city, completing their occupation of the country.

As a result of the government's absence, there existed a power vacuum in New Tvoygrad. Due to to the lack of a legal successor, New Tvoygrad had ''de facto'' ceased to exist. The power vacuum was filled in by one of New Tvoygrad's largest crimorgs, the Atlanta, and their allies, and the Republic of the Atlanta was formed as a direct successor of New Tvoygrad. The refusal of the leader of the Atlanta, Jakob Dymytrov, to hold democratic elections fueled discontent amongst the New Tvoygradian populace. This led to multiple clashes between armed civilians and crimorg forces, most of which turned out to be deadly.

Willowa, a neighbouring country to the south of the Republic, launched an attack on the nation on September 635, due to the "potential instability brought upon Willowa". Within days, Willowa had captured the cities of Antonovsk and Lasinyorodar. After a brief period of respite, the Willowan army continued advancing into the Republic, swiftly taking control of the cities of Latyusk and Vechnoslava. The two cities, unlike most other cities in the Republic, were void of crimorg presence, although they were safe havens for crimorgs escaping the Willowan invasion. After the attack, the Atlanta started to forcefully recruit more civilians into the Republic's defense forces.

As the Atlanta's iron grip over the Republic grew firmer, more civilians decided to move towards the heavily-guarded Willowan border in hopes of illegally crossing it. Due to the increased crimorg presence in nearby cities, most decided to create makeshift camps away from urban settlements. However, the Willowan government did not recognise the Republic as a legitimate state, preventing civilians from entering Willowa legally. Border skirmishes between civilians and Willowan border guards regularly occurred, although there were few who managed to bypass the authorities and cross the border. The civilians' troubles were exacerbated by the oncoming winter of 636 to 637, where temperatures dropped to a record-breaking -24 degrees Celsius and blizzards occurred more frequently than in previous years. This led to as many as 300,000 civilians perishing between November 636 to February 637 due to a lack of food, resources, and proper shelter.

Discontentment with the ruling regime continued to fester as civilians were unhappy with the lack of progress in the rebuilding of the nation's devastated economy and infrastructure. At the same time, many crimorgs started to pull out of governing roles in their respective cities due to both a lack of interest and a desire for secrecy, having appeared in the public eyes because of the revolution. The Atlanta continued to hold power over the remaining territories of New Tvoygrad. Most crimorgs were wary of a Willowan invasion as the Willowan military was far more powerful and potent than them, and they feared subjugation into Willowa as the Willowan authorities were more brutal when it came to gang crackdowns. The Atlanta refused to hold democratic elections, and went so far as to ban the formation of political parties. They feared that a civilian-elected government would either choose to incarcerate them or negotiate a merger with Willowa, neither of which were ideal situations for crimorgs.

On the onset of spring, 638, Willowa launched a surprise attack on the Republic, starting from the south. Willowan coast guards and its navy blockaded the Republic's coast to prevent any possible crimorg escapades via sea. The Willowan military had made quick progress in claiming land as most of it was virtually undefended, while any crimorg forces were easily defeated. After three weeks of conflict, the Willowan army had captured all of the Republic except for New Tvoygrad. As the army made its way into the city, the military personel soldiers were paraded by most New Tvoygradians as they viewed their invasion as liberation from an oppressive regime under the Atlanta. The crimorg forces attempted to fend off the Willowan military, but were quickly subdued. On 16 April, 638, the Republic of the Atlanta fell to Willowa. While most crimorgs continued their operations, albeit on a much less conspicuous scale, the leaders of the Atlanta and its allies, fearing repercussions, committed suicide. Members of these crimorgs were urged to follow in their footsteps, but most decided to leave the crimorg before they were identified as one of their members. After a few weeks of little action, the Willowan government decided to incorporate much of The Republic's territory into Willowa itself, while the rest would be administered as a Willowan satellite state with New Tvoygrad as its capital. On 17 May, 638, a peace treaty was signed between the Willowan government and what was left of the Atlanta and its allies, formally marking the end of the Doubeinese Crisis.

The Willowan government deemed itself unprepared to take in and accommodate a large amount of people and land at once. Thus, the government decided to integrate parts of the nation, while the remaining land became a satellite state, named Doubeia. Doubeia was earmarked for future independence from Willowa. In addition, the names of all former New Tvoygradian cities were renamed.

===Willowan Administration (638-709)===
The first few years of the Republic of Doubeia were peaceful. Crimorg and street gang presence in both Doubeia and the formerly New Tvoygradian portion of Willowa started to be suppressed as the Willowan and Doubeinese authorities cracked down on gangs. Former gang members that were caught were often sent for rehabilitation. Additionally, the living members of the Atlanta and its allies were incarcerated in 640 and sentenced to life in prison. Despite the authorities' efforts, crimorg activity was not completely quelled as crimorgs began to be more clandestine in their operations. Additionally, what was a cross border smuggling trade became internal as Doubeia and Willowa were technically under the same administration.

Initially, the Doubeinese economy was much smaller than Willowa's. Fertile farmland made up more than half of Doubeia's land, and the transitory Doubeinese government adopted a free-trade policy. This influenced many Willowan food producers to set up shop in Doubeia. Most of the farmland was state-owned, and as companies purchased the farmland to set up farms, this boosted Doubeia's economy. In the year 642 alone, Doubeia's economy grew more than double its size due to the investments of Willowan companies into the nation. During this time, the Willowan government focused on rejuvenating Doubeia's cities to make them more attractive to potential investors and expatriates. Measures taken included the implementation of proper waste disposal systems, more functional roads and highways, and enhancement of existing sewage and water systems; they were modelled after existing infrastructure in major Willowan cities.

A law mandating compulsory military service for all able-bodied Doubeinese men was passed, and those liable for conscription could choose to conscript any time between their 18th and 25th birthday. There would be quarterly batch call-ups for those who elected to be conscripted. Any health or travel matters would be fully covered by the government. The recruits would be trained by instructors from the armies of Willowa and Huayramarca, the first nation outside of Esportiva that Doubeia established relations with.

In 644, the Doubeinese government decided to claim ownership over the unclaimed Euthymian Isles. The Doubeinese government decided to repurpose the islands into a tourist destination for both locals and tourists. Later in 657, the Doubeinese government would purchase what would become West Doubeia from Tumbra; the Doubeinese government intended to use the purchased land for new settlements and the agricultural sector since West Doubeia had a vast amount of arable land.

Across the years, Doubeia continued to see a tremendous rise in development and economy. Within the years 638 to 678, more than 72% of the adult populace had received formal tertiary education, the unemployment rate had dropped from 23% to a historic low of 4.6%, while the economy's GDP (PPP) per capita had risen above $20,000 for the first time in the nation's history. Doubeia's economy was spearheaded by the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Many foreign investors, primarily from Willowa, had started operations in Doubeia, greatly boosting its economy. The government started to invest into the tourism sector. Doubeia also witnessed a population boon during this time period. Within 40 years, the population had grown by 223% from 22.1 million in 638 to 64.2 million in 678. This burst was attributed to the significant improvements in quality of life, as well as the prevalence of higher income amongst the Doubeinese.

In 691, during a government-led survey of the area, numerous deposits of rare earth metals, minerals and other chemicals were found in the territories to the west of West Doubeia. The Doubeinese government would soon claim the area as Doubeinese territory, naming it the Queen Lawrencia Territory. This immediately attracted the attention of many across not only Doubeia but the rest of Esportiva and other regions as well. However, the Queen Lawrencia Territory was kept strictly out of bounds to non-government-approved personnel.

In 702, talks to accede Doubeia from Willowa began. Talks soon concluded with the agreement that Doubeia would become an independent nation before 710, and after hosting a general election. After some delays, general elections across Doubeia occurred, with Doubeinese citizens voting for their parliament and president. After elections ended and results were released, the Willowan government agreed to release Doubeia in the year 709.

===Early Independence (709-715)===
On December 14, 709, the elected Doubeinese parliament and president was inaugurated; on the same day, Doubeia ceded from Willowa, becoming a fully independent state.

The Doubeinese economy continued to grow as Doubeia's GDP tripled from 710 to 714. The Doubeinese government sought to forge ties with other Esportivan nations whilst setting itself up as a middle power in the region. Doubeia's agriculture exports expanded by four times from 709 to 715, whilst its manufacturing and tourism sectors became larger and more integral to the economy. However, the government was plagued by regular infighting, especially amongst the three major parties: the United Doubeinese Front (UDF), Golossa Narodov (GN), and Doubeia Central Alliance (DCA). The Presidential Election of 715 saw an opposition member, Steven Yarukhov of GN, rise to presidency, and despite the DCA having the majority in the parliament, many resolutions passed were vetoed by Yarukhov, causing controversy in Doubeia and leading to protests in Doubeia's major cities in 716.

Doubeia was also unsettled by the West Doubeinese Issue. Under the Willowan Administration, an agreement was made for West Doubeia to be granted autonomy within 10 years of Doubeia's independence. In the years after independence, however, there was little progress towards ratifying the agreement due to disagreements in the government. The discovery of the Queen Lawrencia Territories brought the issue to the spotlight as Doubeia was split on West Doubeinese autonomy: many West Doubeinese wanted at the very least autonomy, including the Queen Lawrencia Territories, while others rejected autonomy as they saw West Doubeia and the Queen Lawrencia Territories as integral parts of Doubeia. The left-leaning West Doubeia, One Doubeia (WDOD) party was formed by West Doubeinese politicians from several parties shortly before the 713 General Elections.

In a controversial move, the Doubeinese government granted permits to foreign companies in 715 to begin mining operations in the Queen Lawrencia Territories; many West Doubeinese saw this as an exploitation of their resources and did not trust the central government to invest the money back into West Doubeia.

===Doubeinese Civil Conflict (717-present)===
:''Main article: [[Doubeinese Civil Conflict]]''

== Geography ==
The territory encompassing is wholly located in north-central Esportiva. Its political borders are largely delineated by natural boundaries. Most of Doubeia's southern borders straddle along the edges of the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range; the southern border in East Doubeia with Willowa largely follows the Southeastern mountain massif, while the southern border of West Doubeia roughly follows the Montagne mountain massif. Doubeia's terrain is extremely varied, with coastal plains and mountain ranges all being found in Doubeia.

===Geology, Topology and Hydrography===
The Southeastern and Montagne mountain massifs, as well as the mountaineous Isles of Euthymia, constitute the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range. Formed from a recent uplift of continental crust, they are the sources of all of Doubeia's main rivers and their tributaries: Fillimore, Yuge and Russe in East Doubeia, and Ginnagne and Farwest in West Doubeia. Fillimore and Yuge converge into the Tvoygrad Estuary, the largest in Doubeia; the Doubeinese capital Queensland sits at the mouth of the Tvoygrad Estuary. The Farwest river is the longest in Doubeia, coursing through most of Doubeia's westernmost states before draining into the ocean in the Queen Lawrencia Territory. The total catchment area of all rivers in Doubeia roughly constitute 77% of Doubeia's total land area.

The Queen Lawrencia Territory is well-known for its rich metal and mineral deposits which are presumed to be the remains of several prehistoric meteorites that collided into the land.

===Climate===
Doubeia houses a variety of climates. While it is largely temporate, there are slight differences in the climate depending on the region. Most of Doubeia's southern coastal regions have a warm-summer climate (Köppen: Csb), while the rest of the country is classified as a subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cwb). The northern regions of Doubeia experiences distinct monsoon seasons during the summer, while the southern regions are relatively dry year-round.

== Government and Politics ==
===The National Council===
The National Council of Doubeia exercises legislative powers in Doubeia. The National Council is bicameral and consists of two houses: the Assembly, and the Senate. The Assembly comprises Members of the Assembly (MAs), while the Senate comprises Senators.

In the Assembly, there are 466 seats. 151 of the seats are taken up by elected canton representatives, while the remaining 315 seats are allocated to parties based on the total number of votes they receive during Council voting. The total number of votes a party receives is based on both canton votes and party votes. Parties must win at least four cantons or receive at least 5% of the total party votes to be entitled seats. Each province is entitled to one Assembly representative while each state is entitled to at least one Assembly representative, however small its population. The number of cantons a state has is equivalent to the number of entitled representatives.

In the Senate, there are 38 seats. Each state is represented by two senators, and provinces by one. A subdivision’s senator(s) will come from the party that wins the plurality of votes within that particular subdivision.

During Council elections, eligible voters are given two votes: for their subdivision's representative, and their party of choice. Only one representative from a political party is allowed to contest in a single subdivision, and they cannot contest in more than one subdivisions. Additionally, parties must have state-level or province-level headquarters in the state of the subdivision they are contesting in. Party votes are accompanied by a semi-open party list of candidates. Voters are given up to three preference votes where they can vote for candidates on the party list of the party they voted for. Only candidates who have received more than 15% of the party’s total preference votes take precedence over the list. Representative votes determine the representative of a constituency; party votes determine the party a state or province’s senator(s) will come from.

Independent candidates may not run for the Council or Senate.

===The Government of Doubeia===
The Government of Doubeia exercises executive powers in Doubeia. The head of government is known as the Prime Minister; the head of state is known as the President. The President plays a mainly ceremonious role while the Prime Minister possesses most executive powers. The President is directly elected by the Doubeinese populace through presidential elections separate from Council elections. Presidents can run for a maximum of two six-year terms. The Prime Minister is elected by the President, and is only able to be removed from office through a dismissal by the President (who can only do so once per term), or a constructive vote of no confidence by the Assembly. Should the Prime Minister lose a simple confidence motion, they may request the President to dissolve the Assembly, triggering a snap election within 61 days.

The President is able to nominate a MA to become the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is then able to nominate MAs as cabinet ministers; the cabinet composition must be approved by the President. The cabinet will then submit an agenda to the Assembly with a vote of confidence. Should the vote of confidence fail, the cabinet dissolves, and the Assembly will have to nominate a Prime Minister whom the President can choose to approve of. The newly nominated Prime Minister will have to assemble a cabinet, and the cabinet will undergo a vote of confidence. If the second vote of confidence fails, government-forming powers fall back to the President, whose decision is final. The President can choose to elect the same Prime Minister they initially nominated. However, the cabinet composition must not be the same as the initially approved cabinet.

The Prime Minister as well as appointed cabinet ministers must give up their places in the Assembly. Their places in the Assembly will be filled by a member from the same party.

===Judicial===
WIP

===Administrative Divisions===
Doubeia is divided into 17 states, 4 provinces and 3 territories. Each state is subdivided into cantons, which are subdivided into districts. Provinces and territories do not have any further subdivisions.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Administrative Subdivisions For States
|-
! colspan=2 | First-level administrative division
! colspan=2 | Second-level administrative division
! colspan=2 | Third-level/Local-level administrative division
|-
| States || 17 || Cantons || 117 || Districts || ??
|}

====List of States====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of States of Doubeia
|-
! State name !! Abbreviation !! Capital !! Largest City !! Date of initiation !! Population !! Cantons
|-
| The Mossland || MS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Harley}} || 14 December 709 || 1,917,305 || 2
|-
| Elfwynne || EL || {{Center|Adelaide}} ||{{Center|Brunhildr}} || 14 December 709 || 1,629,406 || 3
|-
| Advincio || AD ||colspan=2|{{Center|Avalor}} || 14 December 709 || 1,392,582 || 2
|-
| Karnerkarnen || KA ||colspan=2|{{Center|Pruxxé}} || 14 December 709 || 2,600,174 || 4
|-
| Ruggland || RG ||colspan=2|{{Center|Ruggvale}} || 14 December 709 || 792,533 || 1
|-
| Montagne || MT ||colspan=2|{{Center|Winterfalls}} || 14 December 709 || 1,610,424 || 3
|-
| Ginnagne || GN ||colspan=2|{{Center|Bella Hills}} || 14 December 709 || 3,902,529 || 7
|-
| Black Swan || BS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Port Pomeranian}} || 14 December 709 || 4,526,383 || 7
|-
| Horne || HN || colspan=2|{{Center|Madeline Meadows}}|| 14 December 709 || 2,910,446 || 5
|-
| Lesteom || LE || {{Center|Archer's Bow}} || {{Center|Columbina}} || 14 December 709 || 6,151,246 || 10
|-
| Bouden || BO || {{Center|Wilkinson}} || {{Center|Fajar}} || 14 December 709 || 13,276,482 || 21
|-
| Russeland || RS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Ethelfled}} || 14 December 709 || 14,516,294 || 20
|-
| Alventina || AV || {{Center|Svetlana}} || {{Center|Psyche}} || 14 December 709 || 9,102,928 || 15
|-
| Narzedom || NR || {{Center|Garducour}} || {{Center|Solvecere}} || 14 December 709 || 15,436,798 || 26
|-
| Sherstie || SH ||colspan=2|{{Center|Fairfields}} || 14 December 709 || 5,027,394 || 8
|-
| Phillipi || PH || {{Center|Fort Dijon}} ||{{Center|Enypnixira}} || 14 December 709 || 4,968,815 || 8
|-
| Southeast Doubeia || SD ||{{Center|Alberts}} ||{{Center|Stevenson}} || 14 December 709 || 2,413,759 || 4
|}

====List of Provinces====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Provinces of Doubeia
|-
! Province name !! Abbreviation !! Capital !! Largest City !! Date of initiation !! Population
|-
| Queensland Capital Province || QL ||colspan=2|{{Center|Queensland}} || 14 December 709 || 3,452,196
|-
| Wildgarden Special Province || WG ||colspan=2|{{Center|Wildgarden}} || 14 December 709 || 1,194,284
|-
| Saint Kristobelle Island Province || SK ||colspan=2|{{Center|Harbourtown}} || 14 December 709 || 3,692,433
|-
| The Euthymian Islands Province || EI ||colspan=2|{{Center|Lon D'yon}} || 14 December 709 || 931,485
|}

====List of Territories====
The Queen Lawrencia territories do not have any permanent or registered residents due to access restrictions.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Provinces of Doubeia
|-
! Territory name !! Abbreviation !! Date of initiation !! Population
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || EQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || CQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || WQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|}

===Foreign Relations===
about esportiva and internationale pusseh

== Economy ==
note for later: tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, stem/bio stuff
also, energy and transportation

== Demographics ==
{{Largest cities
| name = Doubeia
| class = nav
| country = Doubeia
| kind = Cities
| stat_ref = Doubeia Statistics and Census Bureau (DSCB)
| div_name = State
| city_1 = Solvecere
| div_1 = Narzedom
| pop_1 = 9,623,240

| city_2 = Fajar | div_2 = Bouden | pop_2 = 7,739,812
| city_3 = Ethelfled | div_3 = Russeland | pop_3 = 6,245,834
| city_4 = Columbina | div_4 = Lesteom | pop_4 = 3,432,516
| city_5 = Alraune | div_5 = Russeland | pop_5 = 3,064,945
| city_6 = Fairfields | div_6 = Sherstie | pop_6 = 2,846,355
| city_7 = Port Pomeranian | div_7 = Black Swan | pop_7 = 2,354,101
| city_8 = Svetlana | div_8 = Alventina | pop_8 = 2,234,868
| city_9 = Ainsley | div_9 = Russeland | pop_9 = 2,116,487
| city_10 = Grimhildr | div_10 = Narzedom | pop_10 = 2,022,943
| city_11 = Selini | div_11 = Bouden | pop_11 = 1,961,389
| city_12 = Enypnixira | div_12 = Philippi | pop_12 = 1,864,275
| city_13 = Fort Dijon | div_13 = Philippi | pop_13 = 1,642,943
| city_14 = Bella Hills | div_14 = Ginnagne | pop_14 = 1,506,456
| city_15 = Pruxxé | div_15 = Karnerkarnen | pop_15 = 1,432,656
| city_16 = Fuerina | div_16 = Bouden | pop_16 = 1,372,434
| city_17 = Osthryth | div_17 = Russelamd | pop_17 = 1,298,542
| city_18 = Hildegard | div_18 = Narzedom | pop_18 = 1,265,454
| city_19 = Atalanta | div_19 = Narzedom | pop_19 = 1,110,238
| city_20 = Archer's Bow | div_20 = Lesteom | pop_20 = 1,012,398
}}

== Culture ==
THE ONLY CULTURE ARE MY TWENTY-NINE GENSHIN MOTHERS: JEAN, LISA, ROSARIA, EULA, NINGUANG, BEIDOU, YELAN, SHENHE, XIANYUN, RAIDEN EI, KUJOU SARA, YAE MIKO, CHIORI, DEHYA, CANDACE, BABEL, EREMITE GALEHUNTER, EREMITE FLORAL RING-DANCER, EREMITE SCORCHING LOREMASTER, NAVIA, CLORINDE, THE ANNIHILATION SPECIALIST MEK, MIRROR MAIDEN, LA SIGNORA, LUMINE, YOIMIYA, XILONEN, MAVUIKA, CHASCA
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Doubeinese Civil Conflict

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Doubeia

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Doubeia: /* History */

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|conventional_long_name = The Federal Doubeinese Republic
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'''Doubeia''', officially '''The Federal Doubeinese Republic''', is a country located in central [[Esportiva]]. The Doubeinese territory is separated by the Strait of Doubeia, and its territory is split into three regions: East Doubeia, West Doubeia, and the Queen Lawrencia Territory. Doubeia borders [[Kita-Hinode]] to its east, and [[Nekoni]] to its west. Doubeia does not share any land borders with any sovereign nation to its south. Doubeia has a population of 101 million; this figure is expected to start to plateau in the coming years. As a federal republic, Doubeia consists of 17 states and 7 special territories, making up a total of 24 federal units. The capital, Queensland, is located on along the northern coast of East Doubeia.

Doubeia sits on traditionally uninhabited territory. The roots of modern-day Doubeia lay in the settlement of New Tvoygrad (current-day [[Queensland]]) by colonisers from [[Twicetagria]]. East Doubeia was settled by Twicetagrien colonists, while West Doubeia was populated due to a resettlement scheme promulgated by the government long after independence. Doubeia prematurely gained independence after Twicetagria fell into anarchy. The early Doubeinese post-colonial period was marred with stagnant economical growth and severe corruption against a rapidly rising population. During this period, Doubeia closed its borders. From 634 to 638, Doubeia experienced the Doubeinese Crisis, where the government then fled the nation, leading to a series of power struggles. The period between the Doubeinese Crisis and independence was spent under Willowan jurisdiction, and it was marked by significant improvements to the economy and state of living. Doubeia ceded from Willowa in December 14, 709.

Doubeia is marked by a high level of personal freedom, and its strengthening economy and industrialisation has caused it to be recognised as a potential regional power. Additionally, Doubeia hosts a wide variety of natural biospheres as well as manmade attractions, making it a popular tourist destination in Esportiva. The Doubeinese economy is centred around the industrial, agricultural and tourism sectors. Doubeia is a member of the World Assembly, and a prospective member of the Esportivan Union.

== Etymology ==
The etymology for Doubeia is heavily disputed, with no general consensus as to how the name originated. There was no mention of Doubeia in historical annals and records until the founding of Doubeia when it formed as a satellite state of Willowa, and the Willowan government never gave any explanation behind the inspiration for the name. The etymology with the most support is that the name was randomly generated and chosen specifically due to its lack of connections to existing places or cultures, especially New Tvoygradian ones. However, a folk etymology that has gotten more popular states that the Willowan leader at the time, Kyle Wilhummer, was an avid fan of a game, Johnshin Impact, and was especially fond of Doubei, one of the game's characters. This etymology is rejected by most historians due to the dubiousness of the claim.

== History ==
===Prehistory===
Doubeia is known to have been uninhabited by any human civilisation before the arrival of the Twicetagriens. No remains of human bodies or inventions is found anywhere in eastern Doubeia. While human bones and several tools have been found in many places across western Doubeia, they all point to ancient nomadic civilisations that did not settle down in modern-day Doubeia. Nevertheless, there have been recent archaeological findings that suggest that the southern portion of western Doubeia may have been permanently inhabited by a human civilisation some four thousand years before the Modern Era, although they have been challenged.

===Colonial Era (before 234)===
The first records of foreign footfall onto Doubeia was in 4 BME (Before Modern Era), when Twicetagrien explorer Ivan Antonovich landed in modern-day Queensland, then known as New Tvoygrad City. Twicetagria was known to possess inter-regional transportation methods, thus inter-regional travels between Atlantean Oceania and Esportiva took place in a relatively short period of time. While Twicetagria was known to have claimed New Tvoygrad as Twicetagrien territory since 4 BME, it was not until 0 ME that it became an official subdivision under Twicetagria as the New Tvoygrad Territory. As more Twicetagriens, mostly rural farmers, moved to New Tvoygrad with the promise of vast arable land, New Tvoygrad City started to expand into the unclaimed Esportivan land. Soon, New Tvoygrad would experience the issue of overpopulation, and this would prompt the colonial government to move residents to other settlements such as Antonovsk, Vechnoslava, and Lasinyorodar. Land ownership was encouraged by the colonial government, and resettlement schemeswere set up to entice Twicetagriens to settle in New Tvoygrad. By the end of the second sentury ME, the New Tvoygrad Territory had a total population of 3.2 million people, with approximately half of the populace living in New Tvoygrad proper.

While many records dating to this era have been destroyed or lost since, there exists a Tvoygrad Archive in the Queensland National Library, where surviving annals from the colonial era are preserved and contained in a restricted-access zone.

===Early post-colonial era (234-634)===
====Early Instability====
New Tvoygrad gained independence from Twicetagria after the latter's fall into anarchy. Immediately, New Tvoygrad was met with a refugee crisis, where the large number of incoming Twicetagrien migrants fleeing the situation in Twicetagria overwhelmed the infrastructure in New Tvoygrad. Cities across the territory saw their populations shoot up as the population disparity between Twicetagria and New Tvoygrad meant that New Tvoygrad did not have the necessary infrastructure to house the millions of refugees. As the situation led to some unrest in the newborn nation, the New Tvoygrad government implemented a resettlement scheme. New Tvoygradians were incentivised to establish more communities in the vast New Tvoygrad territory, especially since settlements were few and far in between then. Within the next century, as many as 50 towns were founded, with some becoming fully-fledged cities.

New Tvoygrad's economy centred much around agriculture, with almost 94% of its average annual exports from 400 to 500 ME being agricultural goods. Little was done to diversify the nation's economy, and the economy's growth started to plateau around the year 450 ME. The lack of economic growth led to the inflation of prices across the country, and poverty rates skyrocketed. Simultaneously, New Tvoygrad started to suffer from a brain drain as many New Tvoygradians started to migrate into the border nation of Willowa. New Tvoygrad's high emigration rate was coupled with plummeting birth rates as the cost of living continued to rise in New Tvoygrad. The social instability of New Tvoygrad pushed citizens out of the country as gang violence and police corruption was rife.

====Authoritarian Rule====
To combat the high emigration rate, Adam Krupin, the then-president of New Tvoygrad, passed a decree to shut New Tvoygrad's borders so that people and goods could neither enter nor exit the country freely. All foreign goods, companies and individuals was also expulsed to promote local-made content and patriotism. Although an ultimatum was given to New Tvoygrad citizens to return to the country, most elected not to, with some forgoing their New Tvoygrad citizenship in the process. To rejuvenate New Tvoygrad's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) sector, the New Tvoygrad government elected to kickstart STEM projects, as well as fully subsidise all STEM-related university courses in New Tvoygrad. The programme was discontinued to a lack in funding and corruption.

Crimorgs (clipping of "criminal organisation") was also a persistent issue across New Tvoygrad. Based in every city, most crimorgs had more prestige and money than a typical street gang. Crimorgs usually participated in the illegal trade industry as they had a significant presence in trades such as prostitution, gambling and human trafficking. The more powerful and wealthier crimorgs had the means to bribe and blackmail law enforcement agencies in their home cities, allowing them to carry out their criminal activities unopposed. The rising rates of poverty in New Tvoygrad led to more youths joining crimorgs as a means of making money for themselves or their families, leading to crimorg membership rates rising. Antonovsk in particular was a city known for crimorg activity, mostly due to its proximity to Willowa, a major source of illegal goods. Despite the central government's attempts to reduce the power of the crimorgs, city governments were too powerless to enact any change.

As the country dove deeper into its self-imposed lockdown, its economy started to decline even more. Although the birth rate had started increasing, leading to a population boom, resources in the nation became scarce as farmland for cultivating foodstuffs was either razed due to crimorg-related activity, or seized by the government to be developed for other uses. New Tvoygrad faced a severe shortage of essential goods as starvation and minor illness began to kill more New Tvoygradians. In addition, the central government at that time practiced mass censorship, with official media being directly affiliated with the media. Anyone found of criticising the country or the government was subject to a ten-year "correctional training". The bleak status quo in New Tvoygrad incited a sense of dissatisfaction amongst residents, until it boiled over in 634 ME.

===The Doubeinese Crisis (634-638)===
:''Main article: [[Doubeinese Crisis]]''

On 31 March, 634, New Tvoygradian civilian rebels, aided by crimorgs, took over the city of Antonovsk in one day; the city government was quick to surrender. For the following weeks, more and more cities in the south were overrun by rebels. City governments were virtually unarmed and law enforcement agencies were ineffective in fighting off the civilian rebels. Although the military was dispatched to the captured cities, the downsizing in troops and equipment coupled with poor morale led to most defaulting or surrendering to the rebels within a short period of time. By the second week of June, the entire country bar New Tvoygrad proper had fallen to the rebels. What was remaining of the military were based in New Tvoygrad. All government officials and their families had already fled the country, leaving New Tvoygrad without a proper leader for the time being. Despite instructions by the government to defeat the rebels, the military was quick to give in, allowing the rebels to take over New Tvoygrad city, completing their occupation of the country.

As a result of the government's absence, there existed a power vacuum in New Tvoygrad. Due to to the lack of a legal successor, New Tvoygrad had ''de facto'' ceased to exist. The power vacuum was filled in by one of New Tvoygrad's largest crimorgs, the Atlanta, and their allies, and the Republic of the Atlanta was formed as a direct successor of New Tvoygrad. The refusal of the leader of the Atlanta, Jakob Dymytrov, to hold democratic elections fueled discontent amongst the New Tvoygradian populace. This led to multiple clashes between armed civilians and crimorg forces, most of which turned out to be deadly.

Willowa, a neighbouring country to the south of the Republic, launched an attack on the nation on September 635, due to the "potential instability brought upon Willowa". Within days, Willowa had captured the cities of Antonovsk and Lasinyorodar. After a brief period of respite, the Willowan army continued advancing into the Republic, swiftly taking control of the cities of Latyusk and Vechnoslava. The two cities, unlike most other cities in the Republic, were void of crimorg presence, although they were safe havens for crimorgs escaping the Willowan invasion. After the attack, the Atlanta started to forcefully recruit more civilians into the Republic's defense forces.

As the Atlanta's iron grip over the Republic grew firmer, more civilians decided to move towards the heavily-guarded Willowan border in hopes of illegally crossing it. Due to the increased crimorg presence in nearby cities, most decided to create makeshift camps away from urban settlements. However, the Willowan government did not recognise the Republic as a legitimate state, preventing civilians from entering Willowa legally. Border skirmishes between civilians and Willowan border guards regularly occurred, although there were few who managed to bypass the authorities and cross the border. The civilians' troubles were exacerbated by the oncoming winter of 636 to 637, where temperatures dropped to a record-breaking -24 degrees Celsius and blizzards occurred more frequently than in previous years. This led to as many as 300,000 civilians perishing between November 636 to February 637 due to a lack of food, resources, and proper shelter.

Discontentment with the ruling regime continued to fester as civilians were unhappy with the lack of progress in the rebuilding of the nation's devastated economy and infrastructure. At the same time, many crimorgs started to pull out of governing roles in their respective cities due to both a lack of interest and a desire for secrecy, having appeared in the public eyes because of the revolution. The Atlanta continued to hold power over the remaining territories of New Tvoygrad. Most crimorgs were wary of a Willowan invasion as the Willowan military was far more powerful and potent than them, and they feared subjugation into Willowa as the Willowan authorities were more brutal when it came to gang crackdowns. The Atlanta refused to hold democratic elections, and went so far as to ban the formation of political parties. They feared that a civilian-elected government would either choose to incarcerate them or negotiate a merger with Willowa, neither of which were ideal situations for crimorgs.

On the onset of spring, 638, Willowa launched a surprise attack on the Republic, starting from the south. Willowan coast guards and its navy blockaded the Republic's coast to prevent any possible crimorg escapades via sea. The Willowan military had made quick progress in claiming land as most of it was virtually undefended, while any crimorg forces were easily defeated. After three weeks of conflict, the Willowan army had captured all of the Republic except for New Tvoygrad. As the army made its way into the city, the military personel soldiers were paraded by most New Tvoygradians as they viewed their invasion as liberation from an oppressive regime under the Atlanta. The crimorg forces attempted to fend off the Willowan military, but were quickly subdued. On 16 April, 638, the Republic of the Atlanta fell to Willowa. While most crimorgs continued their operations, albeit on a much less conspicuous scale, the leaders of the Atlanta and its allies, fearing repercussions, committed suicide. Members of these crimorgs were urged to follow in their footsteps, but most decided to leave the crimorg before they were identified as one of their members. After a few weeks of little action, the Willowan government decided to incorporate much of The Republic's territory into Willowa itself, while the rest would be administered as a Willowan satellite state with New Tvoygrad as its capital. On 17 May, 638, a peace treaty was signed between the Willowan government and what was left of the Atlanta and its allies, formally marking the end of the Doubeinese Crisis.

The Willowan government deemed itself unprepared to take in and accommodate a large amount of people and land at once. Thus, the government decided to integrate parts of the nation, while the remaining land became a satellite state, named Doubeia. Doubeia was earmarked for future independence from Willowa. In addition, the names of all former New Tvoygradian cities were renamed.

===Willowan Administration (638-709)===
The first few years of the Republic of Doubeia were peaceful. Crimorg and street gang presence in both Doubeia and the formerly New Tvoygradian portion of Willowa started to be suppressed as the Willowan and Doubeinese authorities cracked down on gangs. Former gang members that were caught were often sent for rehabilitation. Additionally, the living members of the Atlanta and its allies were incarcerated in 640 and sentenced to life in prison. Despite the authorities' efforts, crimorg activity was not completely quelled as crimorgs began to be more clandestine in their operations. Additionally, what was a cross border smuggling trade became internal as Doubeia and Willowa were technically under the same administration.

Initially, the Doubeinese economy was much smaller than Willowa's. Fertile farmland made up more than half of Doubeia's land, and the transitory Doubeinese government adopted a free-trade policy. This influenced many Willowan food producers to set up shop in Doubeia. Most of the farmland was state-owned, and as companies purchased the farmland to set up farms, this boosted Doubeia's economy. In the year 642 alone, Doubeia's economy grew more than double its size due to the investments of Willowan companies into the nation. During this time, the Willowan government focused on rejuvenating Doubeia's cities to make them more attractive to potential investors and expatriates. Measures taken included the implementation of proper waste disposal systems, more functional roads and highways, and enhancement of existing sewage and water systems; they were modelled after existing infrastructure in major Willowan cities.

A law mandating compulsory military service for all able-bodied Doubeinese men was passed, and those liable for conscription could choose to conscript any time between their 18th and 25th birthday. There would be quarterly batch call-ups for those who elected to be conscripted. Any health or travel matters would be fully covered by the government. The recruits would be trained by instructors from the armies of Willowa and Huayramarca, the first nation outside of Esportiva that Doubeia established relations with.

In 644, the Doubeinese government decided to claim ownership over the unclaimed Euthymian Isles. The Doubeinese government decided to repurpose the islands into a tourist destination for both locals and tourists. Later in 657, the Doubeinese government would purchase what would become West Doubeia from Tumbra; the Doubeinese government intended to use the purchased land for new settlements and the agricultural sector since West Doubeia had a vast amount of arable land.

Across the years, Doubeia continued to see a tremendous rise in development and economy. Within the years 638 to 678, more than 72% of the adult populace had received formal tertiary education, the unemployment rate had dropped from 23% to a historic low of 4.6%, while the economy's GDP (PPP) per capita had risen above $20,000 for the first time in the nation's history. Doubeia's economy was spearheaded by the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Many foreign investors, primarily from Willowa, had started operations in Doubeia, greatly boosting its economy. The government started to invest into the tourism sector. Doubeia also witnessed a population boon during this time period. Within 40 years, the population had grown by 223% from 22.1 million in 638 to 64.2 million in 678. This burst was attributed to the significant improvements in quality of life, as well as the prevalence of higher income amongst the Doubeinese.

In 691, during a government-led survey of the area, numerous deposits of rare earth metals, minerals and other chemicals were found in the territories to the west of West Doubeia. The Doubeinese government would soon claim the area as Doubeinese territory, naming it the Queen Lawrencia Territory. This immediately attracted the attention of many across not only Doubeia but the rest of Esportiva and other regions as well. However, the Queen Lawrencia Territory was kept strictly out of bounds to non-government-approved personnel.

In 702, talks to accede Doubeia from Willowa began. Talks soon concluded with the agreement that Doubeia would become an independent nation before 710, and after hosting a general election. After some delays, general elections across Doubeia occurred, with Doubeinese citizens voting for their parliament and president. After elections ended and results were released, the Willowan government agreed to release Doubeia in the year 709.

===Early Independence (709-715)===
On December 14, 709, the elected Doubeinese parliament and president was inaugurated; on the same day, Doubeia ceded from Willowa, becoming a fully independent state.

The Doubeinese economy continued to grow as Doubeia's GDP tripled from 710 to 714. The Doubeinese government sought to forge ties with other Esportivan nations whilst setting itself up as a middle power in the region. Doubeia's agriculture exports expanded by four times from 709 to 715, whilst its manufacturing and tourism sectors became larger and more integral to the economy. However, the government was plagued by regular infighting, especially amongst the three major parties: the United Doubeinese Front (UDF), Golossa Narodov (GN), and Doubeia Central Alliance (DCA). The Presidential Election of 715 saw an opposition member, Steven Yarukhov of GN, rise to presidency, and despite the DCA having the majority in the parliament, many resolutions passed were vetoed by Yarukhov, causing controversy in Doubeia and leading to protests in Doubeia's major cities in 716.

Doubeia was also unsettled by the West Doubeinese Issue. Under the Willowan Administration, an agreement was made for West Doubeia to be granted autonomy within 10 years of Doubeia's independence. In the years after independence, however, there was little progress towards ratifying the agreement due to disagreements in the government. The discovery of the Queen Lawrencia Territories brought the issue to the spotlight as Doubeia was split on West Doubeinese autonomy: many West Doubeinese wanted at the very least autonomy, including the Queen Lawrencia Territories, while others rejected autonomy as they saw West Doubeia and the Queen Lawrencia Territories as integral parts of Doubeia. The left-leaning West Doubeia, One Doubeia (WDOD) party was formed by West Doubeinese politicians from several parties shortly before the 713 General Elections.

In a controversial move, the Doubeinese government granted permits to foreign companies in 715 to begin mining operations in the Queen Lawrencia Territories; many West Doubeinese saw this as an exploitation of their resources and did not trust the central government to invest the money back into West Doubeia.

===Doubeinese Civil Conflict (716-present)===
====Pre-war developments====
Autonomy talks between the central Doubeinese government and West Doubeinese representatives and members of the WDOD commenced in early 716. However, the talks came to an impasse as neither side could agree on the terms of autonomy, and West Doubeinese autonomy was indefinitely postponed. In response to the delay of the autonomy talks, many West Doubeinese politicians resigned, triggering a snap General Election one year before the next scheduled General Election in 717.

On 14 July 716, pro-autonomy supporters launched a protest in Port Pomeranian, West Doubeia's largest city. The protest was quickly quelled, but it inspired pro-autonomy protests in other major West Doubeinese cities. Despite being met with brute force, more protests that grew increasingly violent sprung up across pro-autonomy states in West Doubeia, and a state of emergency was temporarily declared in several states. In response, anti-autonomy protests sprung up across the rest of Doubeia, some of which were marked with controversy due to their alleged endorsements by certain politicians.

On 5 October 716, a particularly brutal popular uprising in Port Pomeranian was quelled, but not without resulting in the deaths of more than thirty police officers and special forces. The Uprising in the Port caused the prime minister, Galilea Korotkaya, to declare martial law in several West Doubeinese states. The DCA would soon splinter as pro-autonomy politicians, primarily from West Doubeia, left to form the Liberation for the West (LW) party, whilst several GN and other right-wing politicians soon followed suit. The UDF, whilst remaining as one party, was internally divided into pro- and anti-autonomy camps. Martial law was lifted in a week's time, but many Doubeinese Armed Forces units remained in West Doubeia much to the chagrin of the residents.

====Civil Conflict====
:''Main article: [[Doubeinese Civil Conflict]]''

The Doubeinese Civil Conflict was said to have begun when the states of Karnerkarnen, Ruggland, Montagne, Ginnagne, and Black Swan declared their independence from Doubeia to form the West Doubeinese Union on December 7 717, a week before Doubeia's eighth independence anniversary. Days later on Independence Day, The Mossland, Elfwynne, and Advincio also announced their sessession from Doubeia and their subsumation into the West Doubeinese Union.

Many Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) soldiers would mutiny or default to the West Doubeinese Union, weakening Doubeia's position in the civil war. Nevertheless, the DAF would control a majority of the West Doubeinese Union in the early stages, while most fighting mainly came in the form of minor skirmishes. The Free Army of West Doubeia (FAWD), a West Doubeinese separatist militia, had been secretly strengthening in number and weaponry. The FAWD had received most of its funding from West Doubeinese businessmen and politicians supporting their cause. The FAWD was alleged to have taken part in ilicit activities and collaborations with criminal organisations operating in West Doubeia to finance their operations although the FAWD has repeatedly declined these claims. These funds mostly went to the purchase of military weapons, as well as supplies.

Doubeia received international support, with many nations recognising West Doubeia as Doubeinese territory. The DAF also received military aid and supplies, including UAVs, battleships and weapons, whilst forming partnership with the armed forces of Kanzlia and Crpostran. West Doubeia, meanwhile, received little international backing as most did not recognise its claim to independence. Nevertheless, there were claims of the FAWD secretly receiving support in terms of troops and materials from nations such as Oberour Ar Moro and groups such as the Tukarist Liberation Front.

== Geography ==
The territory encompassing is wholly located in north-central Esportiva. Its political borders are largely delineated by natural boundaries. Most of Doubeia's southern borders straddle along the edges of the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range; the southern border in East Doubeia with Willowa largely follows the Southeastern mountain massif, while the southern border of West Doubeia roughly follows the Montagne mountain massif. Doubeia's terrain is extremely varied, with coastal plains and mountain ranges all being found in Doubeia.

===Geology, Topology and Hydrography===
The Southeastern and Montagne mountain massifs, as well as the mountaineous Isles of Euthymia, constitute the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range. Formed from a recent uplift of continental crust, they are the sources of all of Doubeia's main rivers and their tributaries: Fillimore, Yuge and Russe in East Doubeia, and Ginnagne and Farwest in West Doubeia. Fillimore and Yuge converge into the Tvoygrad Estuary, the largest in Doubeia; the Doubeinese capital Queensland sits at the mouth of the Tvoygrad Estuary. The Farwest river is the longest in Doubeia, coursing through most of Doubeia's westernmost states before draining into the ocean in the Queen Lawrencia Territory. The total catchment area of all rivers in Doubeia roughly constitute 77% of Doubeia's total land area.

The Queen Lawrencia Territory is well-known for its rich metal and mineral deposits which are presumed to be the remains of several prehistoric meteorites that collided into the land.

===Climate===
Doubeia houses a variety of climates. While it is largely temporate, there are slight differences in the climate depending on the region. Most of Doubeia's southern coastal regions have a warm-summer climate (Köppen: Csb), while the rest of the country is classified as a subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cwb). The northern regions of Doubeia experiences distinct monsoon seasons during the summer, while the southern regions are relatively dry year-round.

== Government and Politics ==
===The National Council===
The National Council of Doubeia exercises legislative powers in Doubeia. The National Council is bicameral and consists of two houses: the Assembly, and the Senate. The Assembly comprises Members of the Assembly (MAs), while the Senate comprises Senators.

In the Assembly, there are 466 seats. 151 of the seats are taken up by elected canton representatives, while the remaining 315 seats are allocated to parties based on the total number of votes they receive during Council voting. The total number of votes a party receives is based on both canton votes and party votes. Parties must win at least four cantons or receive at least 5% of the total party votes to be entitled seats. Each province is entitled to one Assembly representative while each state is entitled to at least one Assembly representative, however small its population. The number of cantons a state has is equivalent to the number of entitled representatives.

In the Senate, there are 38 seats. Each state is represented by two senators, and provinces by one. A subdivision’s senator(s) will come from the party that wins the plurality of votes within that particular subdivision.

During Council elections, eligible voters are given two votes: for their subdivision's representative, and their party of choice. Only one representative from a political party is allowed to contest in a single subdivision, and they cannot contest in more than one subdivisions. Additionally, parties must have state-level or province-level headquarters in the state of the subdivision they are contesting in. Party votes are accompanied by a semi-open party list of candidates. Voters are given up to three preference votes where they can vote for candidates on the party list of the party they voted for. Only candidates who have received more than 15% of the party’s total preference votes take precedence over the list. Representative votes determine the representative of a constituency; party votes determine the party a state or province’s senator(s) will come from.

Independent candidates may not run for the Council or Senate.

===The Government of Doubeia===
The Government of Doubeia exercises executive powers in Doubeia. The head of government is known as the Prime Minister; the head of state is known as the President. The President plays a mainly ceremonious role while the Prime Minister possesses most executive powers. The President is directly elected by the Doubeinese populace through presidential elections separate from Council elections. Presidents can run for a maximum of two six-year terms. The Prime Minister is elected by the President, and is only able to be removed from office through a dismissal by the President (who can only do so once per term), or a constructive vote of no confidence by the Assembly. Should the Prime Minister lose a simple confidence motion, they may request the President to dissolve the Assembly, triggering a snap election within 61 days.

The President is able to nominate a MA to become the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is then able to nominate MAs as cabinet ministers; the cabinet composition must be approved by the President. The cabinet will then submit an agenda to the Assembly with a vote of confidence. Should the vote of confidence fail, the cabinet dissolves, and the Assembly will have to nominate a Prime Minister whom the President can choose to approve of. The newly nominated Prime Minister will have to assemble a cabinet, and the cabinet will undergo a vote of confidence. If the second vote of confidence fails, government-forming powers fall back to the President, whose decision is final. The President can choose to elect the same Prime Minister they initially nominated. However, the cabinet composition must not be the same as the initially approved cabinet.

The Prime Minister as well as appointed cabinet ministers must give up their places in the Assembly. Their places in the Assembly will be filled by a member from the same party.

===Judicial===
WIP

===Administrative Divisions===
Doubeia is divided into 17 states, 4 provinces and 3 territories. Each state is subdivided into cantons, which are subdivided into districts. Provinces and territories do not have any further subdivisions.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Administrative Subdivisions For States
|-
! colspan=2 | First-level administrative division
! colspan=2 | Second-level administrative division
! colspan=2 | Third-level/Local-level administrative division
|-
| States || 17 || Cantons || 117 || Districts || ??
|}

====List of States====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of States of Doubeia
|-
! State name !! Abbreviation !! Capital !! Largest City !! Date of initiation !! Population !! Cantons
|-
| The Mossland || MS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Harley}} || 14 December 709 || 1,917,305 || 2
|-
| Elfwynne || EL || {{Center|Adelaide}} ||{{Center|Brunhildr}} || 14 December 709 || 1,629,406 || 3
|-
| Advincio || AD ||colspan=2|{{Center|Avalor}} || 14 December 709 || 1,392,582 || 2
|-
| Karnerkarnen || KA ||colspan=2|{{Center|Pruxxé}} || 14 December 709 || 2,600,174 || 4
|-
| Ruggland || RG ||colspan=2|{{Center|Ruggvale}} || 14 December 709 || 792,533 || 1
|-
| Montagne || MT ||colspan=2|{{Center|Winterfalls}} || 14 December 709 || 1,610,424 || 3
|-
| Ginnagne || GN ||colspan=2|{{Center|Bella Hills}} || 14 December 709 || 3,902,529 || 7
|-
| Black Swan || BS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Port Pomeranian}} || 14 December 709 || 4,526,383 || 7
|-
| Horne || HN || colspan=2|{{Center|Madeline Meadows}}|| 14 December 709 || 2,910,446 || 5
|-
| Lesteom || LE || {{Center|Archer's Bow}} || {{Center|Columbina}} || 14 December 709 || 6,151,246 || 10
|-
| Bouden || BO || {{Center|Wilkinson}} || {{Center|Fajar}} || 14 December 709 || 13,276,482 || 21
|-
| Russeland || RS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Ethelfled}} || 14 December 709 || 14,516,294 || 20
|-
| Alventina || AV || {{Center|Svetlana}} || {{Center|Psyche}} || 14 December 709 || 9,102,928 || 15
|-
| Narzedom || NR || {{Center|Garducour}} || {{Center|Solvecere}} || 14 December 709 || 15,436,798 || 26
|-
| Sherstie || SH ||colspan=2|{{Center|Fairfields}} || 14 December 709 || 5,027,394 || 8
|-
| Phillipi || PH || {{Center|Fort Dijon}} ||{{Center|Enypnixira}} || 14 December 709 || 4,968,815 || 8
|-
| Southeast Doubeia || SD ||{{Center|Alberts}} ||{{Center|Stevenson}} || 14 December 709 || 2,413,759 || 4
|}

====List of Provinces====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Provinces of Doubeia
|-
! Province name !! Abbreviation !! Capital !! Largest City !! Date of initiation !! Population
|-
| Queensland Capital Province || QL ||colspan=2|{{Center|Queensland}} || 14 December 709 || 3,452,196
|-
| Wildgarden Special Province || WG ||colspan=2|{{Center|Wildgarden}} || 14 December 709 || 1,194,284
|-
| Saint Kristobelle Island Province || SK ||colspan=2|{{Center|Harbourtown}} || 14 December 709 || 3,692,433
|-
| The Euthymian Islands Province || EI ||colspan=2|{{Center|Lon D'yon}} || 14 December 709 || 931,485
|}

====List of Territories====
The Queen Lawrencia territories do not have any permanent or registered residents due to access restrictions.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Provinces of Doubeia
|-
! Territory name !! Abbreviation !! Date of initiation !! Population
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || EQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || CQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || WQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|}

===Foreign Relations===
about esportiva and internationale pusseh

== Economy ==
note for later: tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, stem/bio stuff
also, energy and transportation

== Demographics ==
{{Largest cities
| name = Doubeia
| class = nav
| country = Doubeia
| kind = Cities
| stat_ref = Doubeia Statistics and Census Bureau (DSCB)
| div_name = State
| city_1 = Solvecere
| div_1 = Narzedom
| pop_1 = 9,623,240

| city_2 = Fajar | div_2 = Bouden | pop_2 = 7,739,812
| city_3 = Ethelfled | div_3 = Russeland | pop_3 = 6,245,834
| city_4 = Columbina | div_4 = Lesteom | pop_4 = 3,432,516
| city_5 = Alraune | div_5 = Russeland | pop_5 = 3,064,945
| city_6 = Fairfields | div_6 = Sherstie | pop_6 = 2,846,355
| city_7 = Port Pomeranian | div_7 = Black Swan | pop_7 = 2,354,101
| city_8 = Svetlana | div_8 = Alventina | pop_8 = 2,234,868
| city_9 = Ainsley | div_9 = Russeland | pop_9 = 2,116,487
| city_10 = Grimhildr | div_10 = Narzedom | pop_10 = 2,022,943
| city_11 = Selini | div_11 = Bouden | pop_11 = 1,961,389
| city_12 = Enypnixira | div_12 = Philippi | pop_12 = 1,864,275
| city_13 = Fort Dijon | div_13 = Philippi | pop_13 = 1,642,943
| city_14 = Bella Hills | div_14 = Ginnagne | pop_14 = 1,506,456
| city_15 = Pruxxé | div_15 = Karnerkarnen | pop_15 = 1,432,656
| city_16 = Fuerina | div_16 = Bouden | pop_16 = 1,372,434
| city_17 = Osthryth | div_17 = Russelamd | pop_17 = 1,298,542
| city_18 = Hildegard | div_18 = Narzedom | pop_18 = 1,265,454
| city_19 = Atalanta | div_19 = Narzedom | pop_19 = 1,110,238
| city_20 = Archer's Bow | div_20 = Lesteom | pop_20 = 1,012,398
}}

== Culture ==
THE ONLY CULTURE ARE MY TWENTY-NINE GENSHIN MOTHERS: JEAN, LISA, ROSARIA, EULA, NINGUANG, BEIDOU, YELAN, SHENHE, XIANYUN, RAIDEN EI, KUJOU SARA, YAE MIKO, CHIORI, DEHYA, CANDACE, BABEL, EREMITE GALEHUNTER, EREMITE FLORAL RING-DANCER, EREMITE SCORCHING LOREMASTER, NAVIA, CLORINDE, THE ANNIHILATION SPECIALIST MEK, MIRROR MAIDEN, LA SIGNORA, LUMINE, YOIMIYA, XILONEN, MAVUIKA, CHASCA
[[Category:Nations]]

Doubeia

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Doubeia: /* Doubeinese Civil Conflict (716-present) */

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'''Doubeia''', officially '''The Federal Doubeinese Republic''', is a country located in central [[Esportiva]]. The Doubeinese territory is separated by the Strait of Doubeia, and its territory is split into three regions: East Doubeia, West Doubeia, and the Queen Lawrencia Territory. Doubeia borders [[Kita-Hinode]] to its east, and [[Nekoni]] to its west. Doubeia does not share any land borders with any sovereign nation to its south. Doubeia has a population of 101 million; this figure is expected to start to plateau in the coming years. As a federal republic, Doubeia consists of 17 states and 7 special territories, making up a total of 24 federal units. The capital, Queensland, is located on along the northern coast of East Doubeia.

Doubeia sits on traditionally uninhabited territory. The roots of modern-day Doubeia lay in the settlement of New Tvoygrad (current-day [[Queensland]]) by colonisers from [[Twicetagria]]. East Doubeia was settled by Twicetagrien colonists, while West Doubeia was populated due to a resettlement scheme promulgated by the government long after independence. Doubeia prematurely gained independence after Twicetagria fell into anarchy. The early Doubeinese post-colonial period was marred with stagnant economical growth and severe corruption against a rapidly rising population. During this period, Doubeia closed its borders. From 634 to 638, Doubeia experienced the Doubeinese Crisis, where the government then fled the nation, leading to a series of power struggles. The period between the Doubeinese Crisis and independence was spent under Willowan jurisdiction, and it was marked by significant improvements to the economy and state of living. Doubeia ceded from Willowa in December 14, 709.

Doubeia is marked by a high level of personal freedom, and its strengthening economy and industrialisation has caused it to be recognised as a potential regional power. Additionally, Doubeia hosts a wide variety of natural biospheres as well as manmade attractions, making it a popular tourist destination in Esportiva. The Doubeinese economy is centred around the industrial, agricultural and tourism sectors. Doubeia is a member of the World Assembly, and a prospective member of the Esportivan Union.

== Etymology ==
The etymology for Doubeia is heavily disputed, with no general consensus as to how the name originated. There was no mention of Doubeia in historical annals and records until the founding of Doubeia when it formed as a satellite state of Willowa, and the Willowan government never gave any explanation behind the inspiration for the name. The etymology with the most support is that the name was randomly generated and chosen specifically due to its lack of connections to existing places or cultures, especially New Tvoygradian ones. However, a folk etymology that has gotten more popular states that the Willowan leader at the time, Kyle Wilhummer, was an avid fan of a game, Johnshin Impact, and was especially fond of Doubei, one of the game's characters. This etymology is rejected by most historians due to the dubiousness of the claim.

== History ==
===Prehistory===
Doubeia is known to have been uninhabited by any human civilisation before the arrival of the Twicetagriens. No remains of human bodies or inventions is found anywhere in eastern Doubeia. While human bones and several tools have been found in many places across western Doubeia, they all point to ancient nomadic civilisations that did not settle down in modern-day Doubeia. Nevertheless, there have been recent archaeological findings that suggest that the southern portion of western Doubeia may have been permanently inhabited by a human civilisation some four thousand years before the Modern Era, although they have been challenged.

===Colonial Era (before 234)===
The first records of foreign footfall onto Doubeia was in 4 BME (Before Modern Era), when Twicetagrien explorer Ivan Antonovich landed in modern-day Queensland, then known as New Tvoygrad City. Twicetagria was known to possess inter-regional transportation methods, thus inter-regional travels between Atlantean Oceania and Esportiva took place in a relatively short period of time. While Twicetagria was known to have claimed New Tvoygrad as Twicetagrien territory since 4 BME, it was not until 0 ME that it became an official subdivision under Twicetagria as the New Tvoygrad Territory. As more Twicetagriens, mostly rural farmers, moved to New Tvoygrad with the promise of vast arable land, New Tvoygrad City started to expand into the unclaimed Esportivan land. Soon, New Tvoygrad would experience the issue of overpopulation, and this would prompt the colonial government to move residents to other settlements such as Antonovsk, Vechnoslava, and Lasinyorodar. Land ownership was encouraged by the colonial government, and resettlement schemeswere set up to entice Twicetagriens to settle in New Tvoygrad. By the end of the second sentury ME, the New Tvoygrad Territory had a total population of 3.2 million people, with approximately half of the populace living in New Tvoygrad proper.

While many records dating to this era have been destroyed or lost since, there exists a Tvoygrad Archive in the Queensland National Library, where surviving annals from the colonial era are preserved and contained in a restricted-access zone.

===Early post-colonial era (234-634)===
====Early Instability====
New Tvoygrad gained independence from Twicetagria after the latter's fall into anarchy. Immediately, New Tvoygrad was met with a refugee crisis, where the large number of incoming Twicetagrien migrants fleeing the situation in Twicetagria overwhelmed the infrastructure in New Tvoygrad. Cities across the territory saw their populations shoot up as the population disparity between Twicetagria and New Tvoygrad meant that New Tvoygrad did not have the necessary infrastructure to house the millions of refugees. As the situation led to some unrest in the newborn nation, the New Tvoygrad government implemented a resettlement scheme. New Tvoygradians were incentivised to establish more communities in the vast New Tvoygrad territory, especially since settlements were few and far in between then. Within the next century, as many as 50 towns were founded, with some becoming fully-fledged cities.

New Tvoygrad's economy centred much around agriculture, with almost 94% of its average annual exports from 400 to 500 ME being agricultural goods. Little was done to diversify the nation's economy, and the economy's growth started to plateau around the year 450 ME. The lack of economic growth led to the inflation of prices across the country, and poverty rates skyrocketed. Simultaneously, New Tvoygrad started to suffer from a brain drain as many New Tvoygradians started to migrate into the border nation of Willowa. New Tvoygrad's high emigration rate was coupled with plummeting birth rates as the cost of living continued to rise in New Tvoygrad. The social instability of New Tvoygrad pushed citizens out of the country as gang violence and police corruption was rife.

====Authoritarian Rule====
To combat the high emigration rate, Adam Krupin, the then-president of New Tvoygrad, passed a decree to shut New Tvoygrad's borders so that people and goods could neither enter nor exit the country freely. All foreign goods, companies and individuals was also expulsed to promote local-made content and patriotism. Although an ultimatum was given to New Tvoygrad citizens to return to the country, most elected not to, with some forgoing their New Tvoygrad citizenship in the process. To rejuvenate New Tvoygrad's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) sector, the New Tvoygrad government elected to kickstart STEM projects, as well as fully subsidise all STEM-related university courses in New Tvoygrad. The programme was discontinued to a lack in funding and corruption.

Crimorgs (clipping of "criminal organisation") was also a persistent issue across New Tvoygrad. Based in every city, most crimorgs had more prestige and money than a typical street gang. Crimorgs usually participated in the illegal trade industry as they had a significant presence in trades such as prostitution, gambling and human trafficking. The more powerful and wealthier crimorgs had the means to bribe and blackmail law enforcement agencies in their home cities, allowing them to carry out their criminal activities unopposed. The rising rates of poverty in New Tvoygrad led to more youths joining crimorgs as a means of making money for themselves or their families, leading to crimorg membership rates rising. Antonovsk in particular was a city known for crimorg activity, mostly due to its proximity to Willowa, a major source of illegal goods. Despite the central government's attempts to reduce the power of the crimorgs, city governments were too powerless to enact any change.

As the country dove deeper into its self-imposed lockdown, its economy started to decline even more. Although the birth rate had started increasing, leading to a population boom, resources in the nation became scarce as farmland for cultivating foodstuffs was either razed due to crimorg-related activity, or seized by the government to be developed for other uses. New Tvoygrad faced a severe shortage of essential goods as starvation and minor illness began to kill more New Tvoygradians. In addition, the central government at that time practiced mass censorship, with official media being directly affiliated with the media. Anyone found of criticising the country or the government was subject to a ten-year "correctional training". The bleak status quo in New Tvoygrad incited a sense of dissatisfaction amongst residents, until it boiled over in 634 ME.

===The Doubeinese Crisis (634-638)===
:''Main article: [[Doubeinese Crisis]]''

On 31 March, 634, New Tvoygradian civilian rebels, aided by crimorgs, took over the city of Antonovsk in one day; the city government was quick to surrender. For the following weeks, more and more cities in the south were overrun by rebels. City governments were virtually unarmed and law enforcement agencies were ineffective in fighting off the civilian rebels. Although the military was dispatched to the captured cities, the downsizing in troops and equipment coupled with poor morale led to most defaulting or surrendering to the rebels within a short period of time. By the second week of June, the entire country bar New Tvoygrad proper had fallen to the rebels. What was remaining of the military were based in New Tvoygrad. All government officials and their families had already fled the country, leaving New Tvoygrad without a proper leader for the time being. Despite instructions by the government to defeat the rebels, the military was quick to give in, allowing the rebels to take over New Tvoygrad city, completing their occupation of the country.

As a result of the government's absence, there existed a power vacuum in New Tvoygrad. Due to to the lack of a legal successor, New Tvoygrad had ''de facto'' ceased to exist. The power vacuum was filled in by one of New Tvoygrad's largest crimorgs, the Atlanta, and their allies, and the Republic of the Atlanta was formed as a direct successor of New Tvoygrad. The refusal of the leader of the Atlanta, Jakob Dymytrov, to hold democratic elections fueled discontent amongst the New Tvoygradian populace. This led to multiple clashes between armed civilians and crimorg forces, most of which turned out to be deadly.

Willowa, a neighbouring country to the south of the Republic, launched an attack on the nation on September 635, due to the "potential instability brought upon Willowa". Within days, Willowa had captured the cities of Antonovsk and Lasinyorodar. After a brief period of respite, the Willowan army continued advancing into the Republic, swiftly taking control of the cities of Latyusk and Vechnoslava. The two cities, unlike most other cities in the Republic, were void of crimorg presence, although they were safe havens for crimorgs escaping the Willowan invasion. After the attack, the Atlanta started to forcefully recruit more civilians into the Republic's defense forces.

As the Atlanta's iron grip over the Republic grew firmer, more civilians decided to move towards the heavily-guarded Willowan border in hopes of illegally crossing it. Due to the increased crimorg presence in nearby cities, most decided to create makeshift camps away from urban settlements. However, the Willowan government did not recognise the Republic as a legitimate state, preventing civilians from entering Willowa legally. Border skirmishes between civilians and Willowan border guards regularly occurred, although there were few who managed to bypass the authorities and cross the border. The civilians' troubles were exacerbated by the oncoming winter of 636 to 637, where temperatures dropped to a record-breaking -24 degrees Celsius and blizzards occurred more frequently than in previous years. This led to as many as 300,000 civilians perishing between November 636 to February 637 due to a lack of food, resources, and proper shelter.

Discontentment with the ruling regime continued to fester as civilians were unhappy with the lack of progress in the rebuilding of the nation's devastated economy and infrastructure. At the same time, many crimorgs started to pull out of governing roles in their respective cities due to both a lack of interest and a desire for secrecy, having appeared in the public eyes because of the revolution. The Atlanta continued to hold power over the remaining territories of New Tvoygrad. Most crimorgs were wary of a Willowan invasion as the Willowan military was far more powerful and potent than them, and they feared subjugation into Willowa as the Willowan authorities were more brutal when it came to gang crackdowns. The Atlanta refused to hold democratic elections, and went so far as to ban the formation of political parties. They feared that a civilian-elected government would either choose to incarcerate them or negotiate a merger with Willowa, neither of which were ideal situations for crimorgs.

On the onset of spring, 638, Willowa launched a surprise attack on the Republic, starting from the south. Willowan coast guards and its navy blockaded the Republic's coast to prevent any possible crimorg escapades via sea. The Willowan military had made quick progress in claiming land as most of it was virtually undefended, while any crimorg forces were easily defeated. After three weeks of conflict, the Willowan army had captured all of the Republic except for New Tvoygrad. As the army made its way into the city, the military personel soldiers were paraded by most New Tvoygradians as they viewed their invasion as liberation from an oppressive regime under the Atlanta. The crimorg forces attempted to fend off the Willowan military, but were quickly subdued. On 16 April, 638, the Republic of the Atlanta fell to Willowa. While most crimorgs continued their operations, albeit on a much less conspicuous scale, the leaders of the Atlanta and its allies, fearing repercussions, committed suicide. Members of these crimorgs were urged to follow in their footsteps, but most decided to leave the crimorg before they were identified as one of their members. After a few weeks of little action, the Willowan government decided to incorporate much of The Republic's territory into Willowa itself, while the rest would be administered as a Willowan satellite state with New Tvoygrad as its capital. On 17 May, 638, a peace treaty was signed between the Willowan government and what was left of the Atlanta and its allies, formally marking the end of the Doubeinese Crisis.

The Willowan government deemed itself unprepared to take in and accommodate a large amount of people and land at once. Thus, the government decided to integrate parts of the nation, while the remaining land became a satellite state, named Doubeia. Doubeia was earmarked for future independence from Willowa. In addition, the names of all former New Tvoygradian cities were renamed.

===Willowan Administration (638-709)===
The first few years of the Republic of Doubeia were peaceful. Crimorg and street gang presence in both Doubeia and the formerly New Tvoygradian portion of Willowa started to be suppressed as the Willowan and Doubeinese authorities cracked down on gangs. Former gang members that were caught were often sent for rehabilitation. Additionally, the living members of the Atlanta and its allies were incarcerated in 640 and sentenced to life in prison. Despite the authorities' efforts, crimorg activity was not completely quelled as crimorgs began to be more clandestine in their operations. Additionally, what was a cross border smuggling trade became internal as Doubeia and Willowa were technically under the same administration.

Initially, the Doubeinese economy was much smaller than Willowa's. Fertile farmland made up more than half of Doubeia's land, and the transitory Doubeinese government adopted a free-trade policy. This influenced many Willowan food producers to set up shop in Doubeia. Most of the farmland was state-owned, and as companies purchased the farmland to set up farms, this boosted Doubeia's economy. In the year 642 alone, Doubeia's economy grew more than double its size due to the investments of Willowan companies into the nation. During this time, the Willowan government focused on rejuvenating Doubeia's cities to make them more attractive to potential investors and expatriates. Measures taken included the implementation of proper waste disposal systems, more functional roads and highways, and enhancement of existing sewage and water systems; they were modelled after existing infrastructure in major Willowan cities.

A law mandating compulsory military service for all able-bodied Doubeinese men was passed, and those liable for conscription could choose to conscript any time between their 18th and 25th birthday. There would be quarterly batch call-ups for those who elected to be conscripted. Any health or travel matters would be fully covered by the government. The recruits would be trained by instructors from the armies of Willowa and Huayramarca, the first nation outside of Esportiva that Doubeia established relations with.

In 644, the Doubeinese government decided to claim ownership over the unclaimed Euthymian Isles. The Doubeinese government decided to repurpose the islands into a tourist destination for both locals and tourists. Later in 657, the Doubeinese government would purchase what would become West Doubeia from Tumbra; the Doubeinese government intended to use the purchased land for new settlements and the agricultural sector since West Doubeia had a vast amount of arable land.

Across the years, Doubeia continued to see a tremendous rise in development and economy. Within the years 638 to 678, more than 72% of the adult populace had received formal tertiary education, the unemployment rate had dropped from 23% to a historic low of 4.6%, while the economy's GDP (PPP) per capita had risen above $20,000 for the first time in the nation's history. Doubeia's economy was spearheaded by the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Many foreign investors, primarily from Willowa, had started operations in Doubeia, greatly boosting its economy. The government started to invest into the tourism sector. Doubeia also witnessed a population boon during this time period. Within 40 years, the population had grown by 223% from 22.1 million in 638 to 64.2 million in 678. This burst was attributed to the significant improvements in quality of life, as well as the prevalence of higher income amongst the Doubeinese.

In 691, during a government-led survey of the area, numerous deposits of rare earth metals, minerals and other chemicals were found in the territories to the west of West Doubeia. The Doubeinese government would soon claim the area as Doubeinese territory, naming it the Queen Lawrencia Territory. This immediately attracted the attention of many across not only Doubeia but the rest of Esportiva and other regions as well. However, the Queen Lawrencia Territory was kept strictly out of bounds to non-government-approved personnel.

In 702, talks to accede Doubeia from Willowa began. Talks soon concluded with the agreement that Doubeia would become an independent nation before 710, and after hosting a general election. After some delays, general elections across Doubeia occurred, with Doubeinese citizens voting for their parliament and president. After elections ended and results were released, the Willowan government agreed to release Doubeia in the year 709.

===Early Independence (709-715)===
On December 14, 709, the elected Doubeinese parliament and president was inaugurated; on the same day, Doubeia ceded from Willowa, becoming a fully independent state.

The Doubeinese economy continued to grow as Doubeia's GDP tripled from 710 to 714. The Doubeinese government sought to forge ties with other Esportivan nations whilst setting itself up as a middle power in the region. Doubeia's agriculture exports expanded by four times from 709 to 715, whilst its manufacturing and tourism sectors became larger and more integral to the economy. However, the government was plagued by regular infighting, especially amongst the three major parties: the United Doubeinese Front (UDF), Golossa Narodov (GN), and Doubeia Central Alliance (DCA). The Presidential Election of 715 saw an opposition member, Steven Yarukhov of GN, rise to presidency, and despite the DCA having the majority in the parliament, many resolutions passed were vetoed by Yarukhov, causing controversy in Doubeia and leading to protests in Doubeia's major cities in 716.

Doubeia was also unsettled by the West Doubeinese Issue. Under the Willowan Administration, an agreement was made for West Doubeia to be granted autonomy within 10 years of Doubeia's independence. In the years after independence, however, there was little progress towards ratifying the agreement due to disagreements in the government. The discovery of the Queen Lawrencia Territories brought the issue to the spotlight as Doubeia was split on West Doubeinese autonomy: many West Doubeinese wanted at the very least autonomy, including the Queen Lawrencia Territories, while others rejected autonomy as they saw West Doubeia and the Queen Lawrencia Territories as integral parts of Doubeia. The left-leaning West Doubeia, One Doubeia (WDOD) party was formed by West Doubeinese politicians from several parties shortly before the 713 General Elections.

In a controversial move, the Doubeinese government granted permits to foreign companies in 715 to begin mining operations in the Queen Lawrencia Territories; many West Doubeinese saw this as an exploitation of their resources and did not trust the central government to invest the money back into West Doubeia.

===Doubeinese Civil Conflict (716-present)===
====Pre-war developments====
Autonomy talks between the central Doubeinese government and West Doubeinese representatives and members of the WDOD commenced in early 716. However, the talks came to an impasse as neither side could agree on the terms of autonomy, and West Doubeinese autonomy was indefinitely postponed. In response to the delay of the autonomy talks, many West Doubeinese politicians resigned, triggering a snap General Election one year before the next scheduled General Election in 717.

On 14 July 716, pro-autonomy supporters launched a protest in Port Pomeranian, West Doubeia's largest city. The protest was quickly quelled, but it inspired pro-autonomy protests in other major West Doubeinese cities. Despite being met with brute force, more protests that grew increasingly violent sprung up across pro-autonomy states in West Doubeia, and a state of emergency was temporarily declared in several states. In response, anti-autonomy protests sprung up across the rest of Doubeia, some of which were marked with controversy due to their alleged endorsements by certain politicians.

On 5 October 716, a particularly brutal popular uprising in Port Pomeranian was quelled, but not without resulting in the deaths of more than thirty police officers and special forces. The Uprising in the Port caused the prime minister, Galilea Korotkaya, to declare martial law in several West Doubeinese states. The DCA would soon splinter as pro-autonomy politicians, primarily from West Doubeia, left to form the Liberation for the West (LW) party, whilst several GN and other right-wing politicians soon followed suit. The UDF, whilst remaining as one party, was internally divided into pro- and anti-autonomy camps. Martial law was lifted in a week's time, but many Doubeinese Armed Forces units remained in West Doubeia much to the chagrin of the residents.

====Civil Conflict====
The Doubeinese Civil Conflict was said to have begun when the states of Karnerkarnen, Ruggland, Montagne, Ginnagne, and Black Swan declared their independence from Doubeia to form the West Doubeinese Union on December 7 717, a week before Doubeia's eighth independence anniversary. Days later on Independence Day, parts of southern Advincio also announced their sessession from Advincio and Doubeia and their subsumation into the West Doubeinese Union.

Many Doubeinese Armed Forces (DAF) soldiers would mutiny or default to the West Doubeinese Union, weakening Doubeia's position in the civil war. Nevertheless, the DAF would control a majority of the West Doubeinese Union in the early stages, while most fighting mainly came in the form of minor skirmishes. The Free Army of West Doubeia (FAWD), a West Doubeinese separatist militia, had been secretly strengthening in number and weaponry. The FAWD had received most of its funding from West Doubeinese businessmen and politicians supporting their cause. The FAWD was alleged to have taken part in ilicit activities and collaborations with criminal organisations operating in West Doubeia to finance their operations although the FAWD has repeatedly declined these claims. These funds mostly went to the purchase of military weapons, as well as supplies.

Doubeia received international support, with many nations recognising West Doubeia as Doubeinese territory. The DAF also received military aid and supplies, including UAVs, battleships and weapons, whilst forming partnership with the armed forces of Kanzlia and Crpostran. West Doubeia, meanwhile, received little international backing as most did not recognise its claim to independence. Nevertheless, there were claims of the FAWD secretly receiving support in terms of troops and materials from nations such as Oberour Ar Moro and groups such as the Tukarist Liberation Front.

== Geography ==
The territory encompassing is wholly located in north-central Esportiva. Its political borders are largely delineated by natural boundaries. Most of Doubeia's southern borders straddle along the edges of the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range; the southern border in East Doubeia with Willowa largely follows the Southeastern mountain massif, while the southern border of West Doubeia roughly follows the Montagne mountain massif. Doubeia's terrain is extremely varied, with coastal plains and mountain ranges all being found in Doubeia.

===Geology, Topology and Hydrography===
The Southeastern and Montagne mountain massifs, as well as the mountaineous Isles of Euthymia, constitute the Southeastern-Montagne mountain range. Formed from a recent uplift of continental crust, they are the sources of all of Doubeia's main rivers and their tributaries: Fillimore, Yuge and Russe in East Doubeia, and Ginnagne and Farwest in West Doubeia. Fillimore and Yuge converge into the Tvoygrad Estuary, the largest in Doubeia; the Doubeinese capital Queensland sits at the mouth of the Tvoygrad Estuary. The Farwest river is the longest in Doubeia, coursing through most of Doubeia's westernmost states before draining into the ocean in the Queen Lawrencia Territory. The total catchment area of all rivers in Doubeia roughly constitute 77% of Doubeia's total land area.

The Queen Lawrencia Territory is well-known for its rich metal and mineral deposits which are presumed to be the remains of several prehistoric meteorites that collided into the land.

===Climate===
Doubeia houses a variety of climates. While it is largely temporate, there are slight differences in the climate depending on the region. Most of Doubeia's southern coastal regions have a warm-summer climate (Köppen: Csb), while the rest of the country is classified as a subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cwb). The northern regions of Doubeia experiences distinct monsoon seasons during the summer, while the southern regions are relatively dry year-round.

== Government and Politics ==
===The National Council===
The National Council of Doubeia exercises legislative powers in Doubeia. The National Council is bicameral and consists of two houses: the Assembly, and the Senate. The Assembly comprises Members of the Assembly (MAs), while the Senate comprises Senators.

In the Assembly, there are 466 seats. 151 of the seats are taken up by elected canton representatives, while the remaining 315 seats are allocated to parties based on the total number of votes they receive during Council voting. The total number of votes a party receives is based on both canton votes and party votes. Parties must win at least four cantons or receive at least 5% of the total party votes to be entitled seats. Each province is entitled to one Assembly representative while each state is entitled to at least one Assembly representative, however small its population. The number of cantons a state has is equivalent to the number of entitled representatives.

In the Senate, there are 38 seats. Each state is represented by two senators, and provinces by one. A subdivision’s senator(s) will come from the party that wins the plurality of votes within that particular subdivision.

During Council elections, eligible voters are given two votes: for their subdivision's representative, and their party of choice. Only one representative from a political party is allowed to contest in a single subdivision, and they cannot contest in more than one subdivisions. Additionally, parties must have state-level or province-level headquarters in the state of the subdivision they are contesting in. Party votes are accompanied by a semi-open party list of candidates. Voters are given up to three preference votes where they can vote for candidates on the party list of the party they voted for. Only candidates who have received more than 15% of the party’s total preference votes take precedence over the list. Representative votes determine the representative of a constituency; party votes determine the party a state or province’s senator(s) will come from.

Independent candidates may not run for the Council or Senate.

===The Government of Doubeia===
The Government of Doubeia exercises executive powers in Doubeia. The head of government is known as the Prime Minister; the head of state is known as the President. The President plays a mainly ceremonious role while the Prime Minister possesses most executive powers. The President is directly elected by the Doubeinese populace through presidential elections separate from Council elections. Presidents can run for a maximum of two six-year terms. The Prime Minister is elected by the President, and is only able to be removed from office through a dismissal by the President (who can only do so once per term), or a constructive vote of no confidence by the Assembly. Should the Prime Minister lose a simple confidence motion, they may request the President to dissolve the Assembly, triggering a snap election within 61 days.

The President is able to nominate a MA to become the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is then able to nominate MAs as cabinet ministers; the cabinet composition must be approved by the President. The cabinet will then submit an agenda to the Assembly with a vote of confidence. Should the vote of confidence fail, the cabinet dissolves, and the Assembly will have to nominate a Prime Minister whom the President can choose to approve of. The newly nominated Prime Minister will have to assemble a cabinet, and the cabinet will undergo a vote of confidence. If the second vote of confidence fails, government-forming powers fall back to the President, whose decision is final. The President can choose to elect the same Prime Minister they initially nominated. However, the cabinet composition must not be the same as the initially approved cabinet.

The Prime Minister as well as appointed cabinet ministers must give up their places in the Assembly. Their places in the Assembly will be filled by a member from the same party.

===Judicial===
WIP

===Administrative Divisions===
Doubeia is divided into 17 states, 4 provinces and 3 territories. Each state is subdivided into cantons, which are subdivided into districts. Provinces and territories do not have any further subdivisions.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Administrative Subdivisions For States
|-
! colspan=2 | First-level administrative division
! colspan=2 | Second-level administrative division
! colspan=2 | Third-level/Local-level administrative division
|-
| States || 17 || Cantons || 117 || Districts || ??
|}

====List of States====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of States of Doubeia
|-
! State name !! Abbreviation !! Capital !! Largest City !! Date of initiation !! Population !! Cantons
|-
| The Mossland || MS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Harley}} || 14 December 709 || 1,917,305 || 2
|-
| Elfwynne || EL || {{Center|Adelaide}} ||{{Center|Brunhildr}} || 14 December 709 || 1,629,406 || 3
|-
| Advincio || AD ||colspan=2|{{Center|Avalor}} || 14 December 709 || 1,392,582 || 2
|-
| Karnerkarnen || KA ||colspan=2|{{Center|Pruxxé}} || 14 December 709 || 2,600,174 || 4
|-
| Ruggland || RG ||colspan=2|{{Center|Ruggvale}} || 14 December 709 || 792,533 || 1
|-
| Montagne || MT ||colspan=2|{{Center|Winterfalls}} || 14 December 709 || 1,610,424 || 3
|-
| Ginnagne || GN ||colspan=2|{{Center|Bella Hills}} || 14 December 709 || 3,902,529 || 7
|-
| Black Swan || BS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Port Pomeranian}} || 14 December 709 || 4,526,383 || 7
|-
| Horne || HN || colspan=2|{{Center|Madeline Meadows}}|| 14 December 709 || 2,910,446 || 5
|-
| Lesteom || LE || {{Center|Archer's Bow}} || {{Center|Columbina}} || 14 December 709 || 6,151,246 || 10
|-
| Bouden || BO || {{Center|Wilkinson}} || {{Center|Fajar}} || 14 December 709 || 13,276,482 || 21
|-
| Russeland || RS ||colspan=2|{{Center|Ethelfled}} || 14 December 709 || 14,516,294 || 20
|-
| Alventina || AV || {{Center|Svetlana}} || {{Center|Psyche}} || 14 December 709 || 9,102,928 || 15
|-
| Narzedom || NR || {{Center|Garducour}} || {{Center|Solvecere}} || 14 December 709 || 15,436,798 || 26
|-
| Sherstie || SH ||colspan=2|{{Center|Fairfields}} || 14 December 709 || 5,027,394 || 8
|-
| Phillipi || PH || {{Center|Fort Dijon}} ||{{Center|Enypnixira}} || 14 December 709 || 4,968,815 || 8
|-
| Southeast Doubeia || SD ||{{Center|Alberts}} ||{{Center|Stevenson}} || 14 December 709 || 2,413,759 || 4
|}

====List of Provinces====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Provinces of Doubeia
|-
! Province name !! Abbreviation !! Capital !! Largest City !! Date of initiation !! Population
|-
| Queensland Capital Province || QL ||colspan=2|{{Center|Queensland}} || 14 December 709 || 3,452,196
|-
| Wildgarden Special Province || WG ||colspan=2|{{Center|Wildgarden}} || 14 December 709 || 1,194,284
|-
| Saint Kristobelle Island Province || SK ||colspan=2|{{Center|Harbourtown}} || 14 December 709 || 3,692,433
|-
| The Euthymian Islands Province || EI ||colspan=2|{{Center|Lon D'yon}} || 14 December 709 || 931,485
|}

====List of Territories====
The Queen Lawrencia territories do not have any permanent or registered residents due to access restrictions.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Provinces of Doubeia
|-
! Territory name !! Abbreviation !! Date of initiation !! Population
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || EQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || CQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|-
| East Queen Lawrencia Territory || WQ || 14 December 709 || 0
|}

===Foreign Relations===
about esportiva and internationale pusseh

== Economy ==
note for later: tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, stem/bio stuff
also, energy and transportation

== Demographics ==
{{Largest cities
| name = Doubeia
| class = nav
| country = Doubeia
| kind = Cities
| stat_ref = Doubeia Statistics and Census Bureau (DSCB)
| div_name = State
| city_1 = Solvecere
| div_1 = Narzedom
| pop_1 = 9,623,240

| city_2 = Fajar | div_2 = Bouden | pop_2 = 7,739,812
| city_3 = Ethelfled | div_3 = Russeland | pop_3 = 6,245,834
| city_4 = Columbina | div_4 = Lesteom | pop_4 = 3,432,516
| city_5 = Alraune | div_5 = Russeland | pop_5 = 3,064,945
| city_6 = Fairfields | div_6 = Sherstie | pop_6 = 2,846,355
| city_7 = Port Pomeranian | div_7 = Black Swan | pop_7 = 2,354,101
| city_8 = Svetlana | div_8 = Alventina | pop_8 = 2,234,868
| city_9 = Ainsley | div_9 = Russeland | pop_9 = 2,116,487
| city_10 = Grimhildr | div_10 = Narzedom | pop_10 = 2,022,943
| city_11 = Selini | div_11 = Bouden | pop_11 = 1,961,389
| city_12 = Enypnixira | div_12 = Philippi | pop_12 = 1,864,275
| city_13 = Fort Dijon | div_13 = Philippi | pop_13 = 1,642,943
| city_14 = Bella Hills | div_14 = Ginnagne | pop_14 = 1,506,456
| city_15 = Pruxxé | div_15 = Karnerkarnen | pop_15 = 1,432,656
| city_16 = Fuerina | div_16 = Bouden | pop_16 = 1,372,434
| city_17 = Osthryth | div_17 = Russelamd | pop_17 = 1,298,542
| city_18 = Hildegard | div_18 = Narzedom | pop_18 = 1,265,454
| city_19 = Atalanta | div_19 = Narzedom | pop_19 = 1,110,238
| city_20 = Archer's Bow | div_20 = Lesteom | pop_20 = 1,012,398
}}

== Culture ==
THE ONLY CULTURE ARE MY TWENTY-NINE GENSHIN MOTHERS: JEAN, LISA, ROSARIA, EULA, NINGUANG, BEIDOU, YELAN, SHENHE, XIANYUN, RAIDEN EI, KUJOU SARA, YAE MIKO, CHIORI, DEHYA, CANDACE, BABEL, EREMITE GALEHUNTER, EREMITE FLORAL RING-DANCER, EREMITE SCORCHING LOREMASTER, NAVIA, CLORINDE, THE ANNIHILATION SPECIALIST MEK, MIRROR MAIDEN, LA SIGNORA, LUMINE, YOIMIYA, XILONEN, MAVUIKA, CHASCA
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